1930-10-21 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENTNG, OCTOBER 21ST, 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 October 7th, 1930 were approved as
read.
NEW BUSINESS.
1./
A statement was filed by Councilman Calcutt relative to argument of Alameda
Chamber of Commerce in connection with Government Island. Mr. Wm. Murray address-
ed the council in support of the argument as printed. No action was taken by the
Council.
Mr. Calcutt moved that a sum not to exceed $200.00 be appropriated out of
the advertising fund for printed matter covering advertising of the re-union of
the Alameda High School Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Howard K. James addressed
the council in support of the motion. After discussion, Mr. Henning moved that
the matter be referred to the Convention Committee to report back at the next
meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and same carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS:
mayor Schae e introduced and Nr.'Iatham Moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 1548.
IN MEMORY OF EDWARD KIMBERLIN TAYLOR.
WHEREAS, the Supreme Ruler of the Universe has suddenly taken
from our midst our loyal friend and esteemed fellow citizen,
EDWARD KIMBERLIN TAYLOR; and
WHEREAS, our late friend and fellow citizen had the interest
of the city at heart at all times, in that he gave freely of
his time and knowledge, to improve our city, better its govern-
ment and promote the welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, his strong personality, genial disposition, exemplary
character and sterling integrity won for him the high esteem
and steadfast confidence, not only of his individual friends,
but also of our whole community;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we the City Council, in
regular session assembled, express our deep sorrow for the
loss the City of Alameda and its people have sustained, and
that we record in our minutes the fact that the City of
Alameda has lost a good and upright citizen, whose unselfish
devotion to our city's interest will be long remembered; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolutions and
our sincere sympathy be extended to the bereaved family of the
decedent, and that when the council adjourns this meeting
such Adjournment shall be out of respect to the memory of
our fellow citizen, EDWARD KIMBERLIN TAYLOR.
Mr. Henning seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and the Resolution was
adopted and passed by unanimous rising vote of the Council.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 1549.
Adopting Plans and Specifications for the Grading
of an Industrial Highway.
(Along the southerly line of Tract 39 between the
westerly line of Webster Street and the easterly
line of Tract 41, City of Alameda.)
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
FILING.
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the council the following
papers had been filed:-
5. Receipt from contractors covering bonds, A. & 1. District #3.
6., Oath of office of James W. Juner, special officer, Municipal Golf Course.
7.* Communication from Social Service Board, relative to gasoline and oil
allowance.
8.1 Transcript of testimony, Wahmuth hearing.
COILTNICATIONS:
The following communications were received:-
From the Oakland Chamber of Commerce in appreciation for the city's support
in the recent Idah-Utah trip, commending Councilman Brodersen for his splendid
representation of the city's interest. Ordered filed.
10.v/ From City Attorney Silver relative to the removal of election signs through-
out the city. After discussion, Mr. Henning moved that it be the sense of the
council that through the press the suggestion be made that all election signs be
removed after they had served their purpose. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Brodersen and carried unanimously. The communication was ordered filed.
11•/ From City Attorney Silver relative to representative at Sacramento, during
the coming session of the legislature. Ordered filed.
12:f From Wm. D. Gilson, requesting permission to string garlands and erect
Christmas trees for the holidays. The communication was filed and no action taken
by the council.
13. From the City Manager, relative to the cost of installing bowling greens.
Messrs. Smith Anderson and Freeland addressed the council in support of such
installation. Mr. Brodersen moved that the matter be referred to a meeting of
the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Henning and same carried unanimously.
14.1 From the Alameda Tennis Club, requesting use of McKinley Park house to
hold meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Mr. Latham moved
that permission be granted in accordance with the request, seconded by Mr. Cal-
cutt and carried unanimously.
15/ From Elizabeth and George F. Kincaid, requesting $500.00 damages for the
removal of a tree on their property at the northeast corner of St. Charles St.
and. San Antonio Avenue. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred to the
City Manager and City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and
carried unanimously.
1%V‘
From the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, requesting passage of a reso-
lution tending to establish constructive measures and to re-establish normalcy
in commerce. Ordered filed.
From Park Street Merchants Association, relative to purchases through
local Merchants. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred
to the City Manager and Purchasing Agent seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried
unanimously.
18. From Earl Fry, Golf Professional, Municipal Golf Course, reporting on
recent trip to New York. Ordered filed.
19./ From the Redemption Clerk, submitting list of property sold to the City
of Alameda for fiscal year 1929-30. Ordered filed.
20.1/ From George H. Noble, requesting gratuitous building permit for the vo-
cational class of Alameda Hip;b. School. Mr. Brodersen moved that the permit be
granted, seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
21/ From the Alameda Improvement Club, relative to reclassification of the
southwest corner of Eighth Street and Santa Clara Avenue. The communication
was ordered filed. Mr. Charles Simpson addressed the council relative to
this reclassification.
22.V From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting that a conference be held
between property owners located on Webster Street, north of the Portal of the
Tube to the Estuary and others, relative to considering the placing of all over-
head wires north of the Segregation Line undergrond. Mr. Brodersen moved that
the City Clerk be instructed to issue such invitations and that the Committee
of the Whole meeting be held on Friday evening, November 7th; that the Board
of Public Utilities also be invited to attend such meeting. The motion was
seconded. by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
2 From Councilman Henning requesting permission to leave the State at
intervals during the next ninety days. Mr. Latham moved that the request be
granted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and same carried unanimaasly.
24.V From the Alameda Kiwanis Club, requesting the council to name the proposed
park at the foot of Versailles Avenue, the Edward K. Taylor Park. Mr. Latham
moved that the request of theyiwanis Club be granted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen
and carried. Communications were also received from Mrs. Ralph L. Currier,
Mrs. George T. Wright, Mrs. S. J. Ackerman and Mr. E. J. Hughes containing
similar request. All communications were ordered filed. Mr. Howard. K. James
ddressed the council in support of the letters read.
25 From Wm. J. Justin, containing list of insurance men eligible for liability
and property damage commission. Mr. Henning moved that the list as submitted
be accepted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
26.1 From Lochial M. King, re Government Island. After discussion, the communi-
cation was ordered filed without action.
Applications for permission to sell soft drinks were received from Harlan
G. Frost and Central Shuey Creameries, Inc. Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved
the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1550.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell SaCt Drinks."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
was adopted and passed unanimously.
28/ A petition of protest against street improvements on Third Street was
filed.
29. Mr. Brodersen moved that the City Attorney prepare the necessary Resolution
of Intention for improvement of Third Street. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Henning and same carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
The following ordinances came up for passage and were read by the
Clerk:- 7?
Ordinance No. New Series.
'Reclassifying7PropDrty.
(North line of Eagle Avenue, 101 feet
East of Webster Street.)"
0.11"
31.
Mr. Calcutt moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Henning, and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
"Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying iiroperty.
(All the lots fronting on both sides
of Webster Street, between the North
line of Central Avenue and the South
line of Pacific 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.,-
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under a pro-
vision of the charter:-
32./
33./
35.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Amending Sections 401180241102, 1202, 1302,
2202, 3804, and 3806 of the Uniform Building
Code of 1927, Adopted by Ordinance No. 387,
New Series."
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Authorizing Annual Vacation for City
Employees, and Repealing All Ordinances in
Conflict Herewith, 'nein-ding Ordinance
No. 314, N. S. "
The matter of widening Park Avenue from Central to Santa Clara Avenue
was discussed. Mr. Calcutt moved that the entire matter be referred to the
City Manager for report, seem:led by Mr. Henning and carried unanimoasly.
The matter of changing the name of Bay Island Avenue and the improvement
of the proposed south shore park property was discussed, and by agreement further
discussion was postponed until the Committee of the Whole meeting to be held on
Friday evening, November 7th, at which all interested parties are requested to
be present.
36.V The City Manager made a verbal report relative to the drilling of another
well on the Municipal Golf Course, in line with a proposal he had received. Mr.
Latham moved that the proposal be submitted to the City Attorney and if legal
the Mayor be authorized to sign a contract in accordance with the proposal.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Henning moved that the contract between the Alameda Sanatorium and
the City of Alameda be renewed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll
call carried unanimously.
38./
In the matter of the report of the City Manager and City Attorney, relative .
to the proposed purchase of the Mazzini and Powell properties, said report was
referred to the meeting of the Committee of the Whole to be held. on Friday evening,
November 7th.
39.' City Manager Hickok presented to the council a request from the Standard Oil
Company permitting the erection and construction of marine facilities and pipe
line from the Alameda side of the Oakland Estuary to serve their plant. Mr. Henning
moved that permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
4 City Manager Hickok made a verbal report relative to the new Park Street
bridge. Further discussion was referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole
to be held November 7th.
41.
City Manager Hickok stated that the Kiwanis Club had requested the closing of
Central Avenue, between the hours of 7 and 10 o'clock on Friday evening, October
31st, for the purpose of holding their annual Halloween party. Mr. Calcutt moved
that permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $1943.28;
ment, $782.13; Fire Department, $300.40; Street Department, $3049.38
ment $93.38; Recreation Department, $1258.65; Golf Course Department
Social Service Department $340.70; Store Department, $66.34; Initat
Fund, $78.00; Compensation Insurance Fund, $10.00 and East Bay Munic
District Payment Fund, $2470.33 having been approved and audited by
officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:-
Alameda Chamber of Commerce
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Company
Bateman, Mrs. Nell
Beatie, Loreme R.
Brown, Mrs. Hgzel
General Departm. n ts.
Dahlia show expenses
Ballots and letterheads
Gasoline
Supplies
Stuffing ballots
Services
Stuffing ballots
Police Depart-
; Health Depart-
, $2680.56;
ive Relief
ipal Utility
the proper
$ 249.51
95.35
1.80
77.41
10.00
42.50
10.00
GeneralDepa i;ont OoIltd,
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Carlisle Co., A.
Cranston, R.
Croll, Fred J.
Dallas, Homer R.
Delventhal, Yrs. R.
East 387 Mun.Utility Dist,
Encinsi Press
Encinel Press
Hamilton, Burnett
T-Tammond, H. E., Posumaster
Havery, Ers. Ethel
Heritage f,3. Son., John
Hickok, C. E.
" City m211ger
Fieronymus,.A.
Inter-City Express
jscobs, Miss A.
Miss Ida Jacobs
Johnson Com-psny, S. (11
Levy, E.H.
Iickel, MTS. Violet
McConnell, Rushton
M. E. L. I.
Nichols, Mrs. Betty
O'Brien Sign Co., W. B.
Otis Elevator Co.
pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co.
Patrick and Moise Klinkner Go.
Pennington,.Ers. Ave
Potter, Mrs. R. S.
Ramsey, Mrs, N.
Rasmussen, MTS. W.
Rogers, Mrs. L. 1.
Schmidt, Edna.
Seeley, Ers. Esther
Siegler, Louis
Silver, Edward J.
Smith, Chas.
Swisher, Mrs. Mabel
Thorp,'Vernor
varcoe, W. E.
Western. Union Tel Co.-
Alamede.Cyclery
Alsmeda Steam Laundry
Alzina, Hap.
Cranston, A. R.
Diet8 Motor Company
Elster Printing 00M2fIZ1
Pord, N. 0. •
7Pu1.ler& Co., 'M.P.
M.E.L.P.
O'Brien. Sigh Co., W. B.
Pacific Gas on Electric Co.
Pacific Tel and Tel, Co.
Smith, Tp, J.
Smith, Vern, Chief of Police
Stewart, S.
Thorp, Vernor
Western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda ?rirnm Ship
Cox-Weliman, Inc
East Bay Eun.Utility ii ,
French Oxygen Go., Y.W.
Hickman, Geo. W.
Eun.Electric -Light plant
pacific 0-EIS end Electric Go.
Pacific Tel. 2 Tel. Co.
Siegler, Louis
Stewart Mantel and Tile Co.
Western. Union Tel, Co.
Installing ribbon
J'orms
Printing bonds
Setting drinking fountains
ExToenses to convention
Money advanced for office help
stuffing•bellots
Water
rinting cash sheets
City Managers Trans.Report
Expenses
trip to Loo Bee,ch
Cost o: me fling sample ballot s
Stuffing ballots
Painting City Attorney's office
Expenses - trip to Long Beach
Money advanced to E.H.Rogers -
Expenses re trip to Long 1Beech
Subscription - 8 months
Extending tax bills
Stuffing ballots
PUel oil
Services re election
Staffing ballots
Additional premium on
Servicing Chevrolet
Stuffing ballots
$ign for C. of C. trip to Utah
Elevator service
Gas
phone STViCe - city hall
Stams
Stuffing ballots
Extending tax bills
Stuffing ballots
staffing ballots
Extending tax bills
Services re election
stuffing ballots
Radiator shields and labor
Money for expenses to convention
work at Police Station
Stuffing ballots
Labor i1d materials . City Hall.
Expenses to Long Be,,,,ch
Telegram
fleet
02r
policy
Motel
17.0 a, Department
Repairing locks rid,locks
Laundry
Servicing otorcyc1es
Moving gas plate
Repairing end servicing -Ards
Printing
Printing
Isquer
Servicing cars
Lettering
GEIS
Telephone
Meals
Por Cont ingn t und
:007 food
Tables
Clock rental
Total
Pire Department
Laundry rvice
Repairs to top Chief's auto
I38teriols for Chief's auto
.Water
Oxygen
Supplies
Battery recharged
Gas.
Phone toll
Bracket
Tile for showers
Clock rental
Total -
1.00
10.00
121.50
13.80
75.95
15.00
10.00
18.44
13.75
72.00
53.32
227.40
10.00
108.60
84.88,
50.00,
69.75
7.50
22.00
10.00
19.43
15.00
6.00
8.70
2-.11
6.00
7.50
7.50
4.43
18.08
4.55
10.00
25.00
10.00
10.00
22.50
27.50
10.00
16.50
64.30
1.10
10.00
76.50
53.52
1.50
1943.28
10.50
.31
2.60
2.85
35.81
30.50
2.50
36.58
9.00
1.54
1585 •
66.80
500.00
4.55
38.50
3.00
782.13
62.50
23.50
36.65
41.84
3.00
10.75
2.00
19.71
.30
3.00
90.40
1.75
300.40
Labor
Alomeda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Company
Boyle Manufacturing Co.
Chonalor 0 Lyon Stores, Inc.
Clark 0 • Sons, N.
Dennen Co., V. W.
Dietz Motor Company
E. B. Municipal Utility
u • u
7ure-s7, Harry D.
("amble's Tire House
Gray's Automobile Glass Ho
Hamilton, Burnett
Heafey-Moore Co.
Jenison Machinery Co.
Loon Lumber and Mill Co.
Y. E. L. P*
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Pacific Coast Aggregates
Pacific•Tel. End Tel. Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Reno Co., L. G.
Richfield Oil Co.
Siegler, Louis
Southern racific Company
United Iron Works
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Dist.
tT
Alomede Steam Laundry
Bollinger, L. .J14..
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
Encinel Coal Company
7latow 0 Son, P.
'ox Water Co.
Hodkina, Jesse
M. l. L. P.
Oakland-California Towel Co.
Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co. •
'Yord's Service Station
Acsociated Oil Com,f,ny
7,aker,Homilton 0 Psci'Lfic Go.
Birch, 0-race W.
Cr7,ne Co.
East Be 7 DAn.Utility Di t.
Co., I.P.
Goff,
LTerito,ce J Son. John
Jordon,
Kimbell, Reno
Lee, S2mue1
Loop, Lumber and Mills Co.
pL:ciric eras and Electric Co.
Tel. and Tel. Co.
7robst, 73.J.
Skeil:y, S.
Standard lence Co.
veeks Howe Emerson Co.
LE'cor
Associated Oil Company
Alameda Welding works
Baker,Hamilton 0 "Pacific Co.
Dietx Motor Company
Encinal Press
Loop Lumber 0 Mill Co.
Loop Lumber 0 Mill Co.
National Cosh Register Co.
Oakland-California Towel Co.
pacific Tel. (0 Tel Co.
Roberts implement Co.
Standard Oil 0o. of California
Ucovich, John
Vosburgh He Co.
Gasoline,
Gasoline
Receptacles
Materials
Pipe
Harts
Water - Corporation Yard
Street Department
pipe etc
Labor -
Tires
Wings for 7ord
Money advanced
Road oil
Wire for sweeper
Lumber
OverhaulinF Dodge car
Negatives
Materiels
Service
Material
Core
Oil
Labor on tools
Freiait
Steel plates, etc.
Incidentals
Totals -
ealth
Laundry
Relief in Laboratory
Serum
Hay
Drugs, etc
Distilled water
Services in Lab.
Repairs to car
_Laundry
Telephone
Gasoline
Totals -
Rear,. ion -epartment
Gasoline
Tools andraila
Services, play director
Valves for water system
Water
Turpentine
Services - trees
G1 cxing door
Services - tree trimmer
Services - play director
Lowering roof - Jackson I
Lumber for fences
Gas
Telephone
Expenses
Incidentals
Elences - Washington. Park
Tennis nets
Golf
Department
ri
Gasoline
Repairing tractor whee s
Hardware supplies
Auto supplies
Golf cards
Lumber
Lumber
Repairing.. register
Laundry supplies
Telephone
Tractor
Oil
E'ertiliser
Hardware supplies
Totals -
5
1711.56
5.10
54.60
56.23
27.88
14.88
5.25
30.44
3.33
6.55
5.OG
107.96
10.00
1.52
182.32
136.25
53.88
60.23
4.86
181.94
2.50
2,11.94
1.05
41.42
10.50
39.91
40.10
10.20
3049.38
19.47
4.00
7.57
3.00
15.10
3.50
11.38
18.46
2.22
7.00
1.68
93.38
9.75
8.64
3.00
1.75'
96.56
3.55
40.00
3.00
50.00
3F).00
75.00
124.81
4.78
2.65
2.08
50.88
701.00
48.00
3
1258.65
854.58
76.24
7.00
6.04
6.08
140.00
20.20
12.27
35.90
25.75
5.25
955,50
55.20
500.00
.75
2680.56
21amede Bootery
Alameda County Tuber.Assn
Alameda Vu1c8nizing Works
Burroughs Adding Machine do,
Central Shney Creamery
Encinal Press
Heitage & Son., John.
Konigshofer's-
MM I
. Z . . P.
penney Co., J. C.
Producers Milk Company
Typewriter Gay
Associated Oil Company
Crocker Com-eany, Inc., H. 8.
Ansel Meat Market
Bowles Grocery
City Market
Crystal Market
113anomy Market
New Alameda Ma rke t
Noy, R.H.
Alameda Sanatorium
Pt
ty
Service Servlce Lejortment
Merchan
Care at Del Valle
Gas and oil
Service on adding machine
Milk
Appointment cards
painting arage
Merchandise
Servi.oiruo c-,r, etc.
Shoes
Milk
Typewriter
Sto
e Department
Gasoline
Office supplies
tiotiv
Total -
nd
Meat
Groc e ries
Groceries
Groceries
Groceries
Groceries
Meats
M t ,1
Compensation Insurance Fund
st Bay Municipal Utility District
Payments Fund
Municipal Utility Dist. Extensions
“ u -
Ready to serve charge
Total -
October 21,1930.
8.55
117.00
4.23
2.50
14.75
20.00
8.06
39.93
2.98
61.82
57.00
340.70
42.51
23.63
66.34
2.00
8.00
10.00
10.00
36.00
2000
70.00
10.00
74 8r1
,
2395.48
;;1;2470.33
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and on
roll call carried unanimously. Mr. Henning stated'he desired to vote for the payment
of all bills with the exception of those submitted by the East Bay Municipal Utility
District.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned in respect to the
memory of Edward Kimberlin JTaylor, to meet in regular session, Wednesday evening,
November 5th, 1930 at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,