1930-11-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR M1i7TING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1930.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Schaefer presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt Hanning, Latham and
President Schaefer, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
read.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 21st, 1930 were approved as
NEW BUSINESS:
1.N/ Mr. Brodersen reported for the Convention Committee relative to the bills
incurred by the committee in charge of the reception and banquet to Alameda High
School Alumni World War Veterans, and moved that a sum of $100.00 be appropriated
out of the advertising fund to pay for advertising in connection therewith. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr.Brodersen moved that the name of the Convention Committee be changed to
Publicity and Convention Committee to act upon any matters referred to it by the
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
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The Council recessed for the purpose of meeting with the City Planning Com-
mission in joint session. Upon reconvening all councilmen were noted present.
The Clerk stated that in response to advertised notice to bidders, he was
in receipt of numerous bids for grading of the Industrial Highway. Mr. Latham
moved that the bids be opened and read, seconded by Mr. Henning and carried.
Thereupon the Clerk opened and read the bids as follows:-
J. P. Holland, Inc., Certified check, $260.00. Amount of bid, 17i cents
per cubic yard.
Lee J. Immell, Certified check, $500.00. Amount of bid, 23 cents per cubic yard.
W. C. Colley. Certified check, $400.00. Amount of bid, 27 cents per cubic yard.
Hutchinson Co. Certified check, $600.00. Amount of bid, 41 cents per cubic yard.
Harris-Knapp Co. Certified check, $350.00. Amount of bid 25 cents per cubic yard.
L. L. Page, Certified check 0750.00. .Amount of bid, 18.9 cents per cubic yard.
W. K. McMillan, Certified check, $500.00. Amount of bid, 36 cents per cubic yard.
Paris Bros. Certified check $325.00. Amount of bid, 24 cents per cubic yard.
J. Catucci, Certified check,$461.90. Total bid, $4619.00.
Mr. Latham moved that the bids be referred to the City Engineer, City Attorney
and City Manager for report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried
unanimously. Thereupon the City Manager and City Engineer recommended the
acceptance of the bid of J. P. Holland, Inc., whereupon Mr. Brodersen introduced
and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1551.
Awarding Contract 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. Henning seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Henning moved that all checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders
The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1552.
Transferring $3,539.90 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Henning seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption ar
"Resolution No. 1553.
Transferring $30,000.00 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Henning 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. 1554.
Resolution of Intention No. 96,
New Series.
(Third Street)"
Mr. Brodersen 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. 1555.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation.
(Plummer Property-Sadler School)."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
10.] Mr. ,Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1556.
Authorizing Mayor to Execute Contract for Purchase
of Water at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course
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Mr. Brodersen 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:-
High wa.y.
Recorded Grant of Easement, Alameda Belt Line to City of Alameda, Industrial
Title insurance policy re Industrial Highway.
Contract, Alameda Sanatarium and City of Alameda.
Affidavit of publication, Notice to Electors.
Affidavit of publication, Notice to Bidders for grading
Affidavit of publication, Delinquent property sales to City of Alameda.
COMONICATIONS:
The following communications were received:
17. From Edgar A. Jones, relative to a 2.4 acre piece of property lying east
of Lincoln Park, offering to purchase same. Mr. Brodersen moved that Mr. Jones
be notified the property was not for sale, and the connunication ordered filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
From the League of California Municipalities, re transcript of proceedings.
Mr. Brodersen moved that three of the hard covered copies be purchased at a price
not to exceed ,2.50 per copy.. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and on roll
call carried unanimously.
19. From City Attorney Silver, relative to the reclassification of property
under Ordinance No. 405, N. S. fronting both sides of Santa Clara Avenue, between
Broadway and Everett Street. Mr. Latham moved that the council on its own initiative
reclassify the lots in question and that a joint meeting of the Planning Commission
and the Council be held for the purpose of a hearing at the next regular meeting of
the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
From City Manager Hickok, containing report relative to widening of Park
Avenue. The communication was ordered filed without action.
From Tucker Investment Company, objecting to the widening of Park Avenue.
_Ordered filed.
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From the Secretary of the Council Convention Committee-requesting informa-
tion as to the duties of the Committee.. Mr. Henning moved„that the communication
be referred to the City Attorney for answer and that the City Attorney define the
duties in connection therewith.. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried
unanimously.
From the Convention Committee relative to bills
of the Alameda High School,Alumni War Veterans Banquet.
was covered by former motion of Councilman Brodersen, the
filed.
Mr. Calcutt moved that the Mayor be authorized t
thanks to the 1-b6.r Tug and Barge Company for courtesies
boat on an inspection tour of the harbor. The motion was
and carried.
incurred upon the occasion
Inasmuch as this matter
communication was ordered
o send a communication of
extended and use of a tug
seconded by Mr. Brodersen
25. From L. L. Page requesting permission to improve Bay Island Avenue, under
private contract. Mr. Latham moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr..
Calcutt and carried unanimously.
26.1 From Lucien C. Finch, relative to increase of transportation ferry rates
and decrease of service in Alameda. After discussion, Mr. Brodersen moved that
the City Manager be requested to investigate the matter of traffic conditions
between San Francisco and Alameda relative to passengers and autos and that a
traffic count be made for certain periods during the next Sixty days. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Henning and on roll call carried unanimotsly.
270/ From George Harman, Chairman of a committee representing Alameda Chapter
No. 8, Disabled Veterans of the World War, relative to place of meeting. Mr.
Latham moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney
to confer with the County Board of Supervisors, in an endeavor to obtain the
relief requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimoutIy.
BEARINGS:
28/ In the matter of the reclassification of the northeast corner of Oak Street
and Santa Clara Avenue, the Secretary,of the City Planning Commission stated tt.t
as a result of a hearing between the Planning Commission and the members of the
Council, the City Planning Commission unanimously recommend to the council the
reclassification as requested. Mr. Henning moved that the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimouSly.
29.1 A petition complaining of the keeping and maintaining of dogs and the
building of kennels at the northeast corner of Fourth Street and Central Avenue,
signed by fifty-one citizens, was presented and read to the Council. The
council was addressed by George H. Noble and Fred Nietenstein in support of the
petition. After discussion, Mr. Henning moved that the matter be referred to the
City Manager and City Attorney for action, tending towards the abatement of the
nuisance, and if this cannot be done otherwise, the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare an ordinance covering the matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham
and same carried unanimously.
30./ An application for a soft drink license was received from George Whitson,
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1557.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell Soft Drinks."
Mr. Calcut seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
The following ordinances came up for passage:and were read by the Clerk:-
32.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Amending Secti.ms 401,802,1102,1202,1302,2202,
3804, and 3806 of the Uniform Building Code of
1927 Adopted by Ordinance No. 387, New Series."
Mr. Latham Moved that the ordinance asread he adopted, secondedlbT:Mr. Brodersen
and on roll call it was adopted and passed unaniMously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Authorizing Annual Vacations for City Employees,
and Repealing All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith,
Including Ordinance No. 314, N. S."
Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen
and on roll,call it was adopted and passed by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen
Broderaen, Henning and Latham, (3). Noes: Council-president Schaefer and Councilman
Calcuttl.(2). Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
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36.41'
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The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under a provision
of the Charter:-
"Ordinance No. New Series.
Amending Section 77, Article 2, Chapter III,
of Ordinance No. 1, New Series, Known as the
Municipal Code of the City of Alameda, Approved
January 14, 1913."
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Amending Ordinance No. 54, N. S., relating to
Publication of Notice When Taxes Shall Become
Delinquent, and Repealing Sections 76,78, 79,
80, 81, 82, 8b, 86, 37,9?, 95, 96 and 97,
Article 2, Chapter III, of Ordinance No. 1,
New Series, Known as the Municipal Code of the
City of Alameda, Approved January 14,1913."
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Proparty. .
(N. E. corner Santa Clara Ave. & Oak Street.)"
Mr. Brodersen moved that the City Manager be granted sufficient time to attend
a meeting of the International City Managers' Association at Clevelana,Ohio, and
that the City Clerk be appointed City Manager pro tem , during his absence. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
City Engineer Hamilton report as to condition of sidewalks in the West End.
Mr. Latham moved that the City Engineer be authorized to communicate with the
property owners to have the sidewalks installed within thirty days or that the
matter would be taken up tinder public proceedings. The motion was seconded by
Henning and carried unanimously.
Mr. Brodersen moved that in the future all matters presented to the council
should be presented through the City Clerk's office. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Henning and the same carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $6292.89; Police De-
partment, $808.31; Fire Departmenr $3925.21; Street Department, $2077.84; Health
Department, $1012.06; Recreation Department, $2304.95; Golf Course Department,$1934.23;
AlanedaSocial Service Board, $51.67; Store Derartment, 075.82; Initiative Relief
Fund, $149.00; East Bay Municipal Utility District Payments Fund, $2469.50; and
Street Improvement Fund $65.30 having been approved and audited by the proper
officials were listed by the Clerk as follews:-
Adams, C. C.
Alameda Land Company
General Departments.
Premium
$ 220.00
21.80
Gene ra a
Departments, Cont'd
Alameda Times-Star
Alameda ,Times-Star
_American Law Book Co., The
Bancroft-Whitney Company
Bay City Asbestos Co., Inc.
Beatie, Loreme R.
'City Market, Fruit Dept.'
Elster Printing Company
TV tv
Harrison Express Co.
Hickok, C.E.
Johnson, S T., Co.
Justin, W. J.
Hanjes, Robert H.
League of Cal.Municipalities
Mun.Eleot.Light Plant
Ti t/ tT
Printing
Advertising
Law book
Law ii0ok
Asphalt roof on City Hall
Services
Supplies
Printing
tY
Cartage
Auto upkeep fbr Oct.
Fuel and stove oil
Premium
Premium
Dues
Electricity - city of Alameda
Noble, Geo. H. Premium
Oakland Title Ins.& Guaranty0o. Premium
Peterson Tallow Co.
-Richardsons
Schaefer, Victor L.
-Tallman-Hoepner & Hughes
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Trimm Shop
Alzina, Hap
'Dietz Motor Company
Encinal Press
Fuller & Co., W.P.
Mun. Elect.Light Plant
pith, Vern
Western Auto Supply Co.
Anderson Manufacturing Co.
Associated Oil Company
Bearing Specialty Company
Cox-Wellman, Inc.
Dennen Co., V.W.
Gardner, U. S.
Johnson Co.432.
MazZini, L.
M.E.L.P.
Risden Co., W.A.
Seagrave Corporation, The
Steinmetz, W.T.
Labor
Alameda Trim Shop
Art Concrete Works
Associated Oil Company
Clark & Sons, N.
Dietrick-Post Co.
Hutchison Company
Jenieon Machinery Co.
Mun.Electaight plant
Alameda Sanatorium
Brandt, Louis
Carpenter, V.S., Tom
Cossitt & Company
Flatow & Son., P.
Haluk-Nash Motors, Inc,
Hickok, C.E.
Hieronymus, Arthur
Hodgkins, Jesse
Kellogg Express Go.
Prendabl e, William
Stevens, V.G.
Thomas Company, Arthur H.
City Hall
Disposal of dead animals
Premium
Mayor's allowance
Premiums
Total -
Police Department
Laundry
Auto curtains
Repairing motorcycles
Ford auto
Printing
Paint
Unit cells
Use of private car
Supplies
Total - -
Piro
Department
Carburetor
Gasoline
Cone
Ace lining
Colored rags
painting front doors
Stove 011
Rope
Electricity
Parts for speedometer
Payment on hook and ladder truck
Revolving fund
Total
Street Depar
Curtains for Ford
Benches
Gasoline
Pipe
Supplies
patching streets
Parts for sweeper
Electricity
Total
MID
Health Department
Services - Emergency Hospital
Services as rat trapper
Transportation
Certificates
Serums , etc.
Tires
Guinea Pigs
Transportation
Services in laboratory
Cartelp
Services in laboratory
Rat poison
Test tubes
Total
218.45
28.15
7.50
2.85
900.00
45.00
1.75
12.75
52.50
4.00
25.00-
33.60
110.00
110.00
90.00
2978.19
85.21
88.00
20.00
25.00
220.00
50.00
943.14
$ 6292.89
.31
14.90
20.10
645.50
11.00
72.50
5.15
35.00
3.85
808.31
24.75
13.00
4.14
8.84
5.25
14.00
5.25
3.35
54.50
6.15
3776.00
9.98
$ 3925.21
$ 1844.59
5.25
111.00
57.85
5.39
9.37
32.11
12.19
.09
2077.84
766,65
99.60
35.00
11.94
45.60
5.59
12.00
15.00
9.28
.25
5.00
1.65
4.50
1012.06
Recreation
Andersen Manufacturing Co.
Associated Oil Company
California Mill & Lumber Co.
Flatow & Son,, P.
Goff, T.
Jordan, 15.A.
Kimball, Rena
Mazzini, L.
Mun.Electric Light Pla nt
Patrick and Moise- Klinkn.er Co.
Standard Fence Co.
V, n Y
Vivian,F.N.'
West Disinfecting Co.
Labor
Associated Oil Company
Mun.Electric Light plant
Rodgers, M.S.
Skelly, Sam
Ucovich, John
Alameda Soc.S
Konigshofer's
M. E. L. P.
Penney Company, J.C.
Typewriter Guy
,,Wo 1 d'' s
Department
Repairs to magneto
Gasoline
Lumber
First Aid supplies
Services as gardener
Services as tree trimmer
Services as play director
parts and supplies
Repairs and electricity
Badges
Tennis Court Fence
Fence
Filing saws
Cases of paper
Golf Course De artment
Alameda
vice Board
Total
Gasoline
Electricity, etc.
Fertilizer
Supplies
Top soil
Total
octal Service Board
Revolving fund, etc.
Hose
Lamps
Merchandise
Inspection service
Shoes
Store
Departmen
Associated Oil Company
Crocker Company, Inc., H.S.
Grand Prize Carbon Paper Co.
Kling - Dawers Stationery @o.
Neal,Stratford & Kerr
Smith Brothers
Bowles Grocery
City Market
Crystal Market
Davies, Mrs.
Frost Grocery, H.G.
Hansen, Mrs. Mary
Hochstadt Company, N.I.
Johnson, Guy
Noy, R.H.
Initiative
Total
Gasoline
Store - sheet holders
Ribbons
Supplies
Store supplies
Store supplies
Relief Fund
Groceries
11
11
11
11
n
Rent
Groceries
Cash for services
Meat
Total
Total
East Bay Municipal Utility District
payments Fund
.Bay Mun.Util.Dist
0 11
et
Pipe Line Extensions
public use charge
eet Improvement Fund
Associated Oil Company
California Corrugated Culvert C
Gasoline
. Highway guard
Total
ONO IOW
IND WI.
00 OM
13.32
14.95
51.73
8.32
45.00
55.00
24.00
172.00
80.91
6.08
802.00
990.00
6.00
35.64
$ 2304.95
953.06
18.03
406.63
190.00
141.51
225.00
1934.23
24.99
2.70
9.55
4.93
3.00
6.50
51.67
48.49
9.68
3.50
1.60
6.95
5.60
75.82
6.00
8.00
20.00
6.00
25.00
26.00
4.00
44.00
8.00.
2.00
149.00
73.66
2395.84
2469.50
14.30
51.00
Total - - 65.30
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr.
Brodersen and on roll call carried unanimously. Mr. Henning stated he wished to
vote for the payment of all claims with the exception of those of the East Bay
Municipal Utility District.
There being no further business to trensact the Council adjourned to meet
in regular session, Tuesday evening, November 18th,1930 at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.