1931-02-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 3RD, 1931.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Schaefer presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt, Latham and President
Schaefer, (4) were noted present. Absent: Councilman Henning, (1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 20th, 1931, were approved
as read.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Latham moved that Resolution No. 1570 passed at the meeting of the Council
on January 20th, 1931, instructing the City Clerk to publish Notice of Election, and
providing for election officers, be rescinded. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Brodersen and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1573.
Instructing City Clerk to Publish Notice of
, Election and. Providing for Election officers."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
In the matter of lighting of Webster Street, the City Attorney made a verbal
report and after discussion, there being no objection, the matter was referred to a
meeting of the Committee of the Whole for further discussion.
The City Attorney reported that all papers for the acquiring of the E. K.
Taylor and Franklin Park properties would be ready for submission to the Council
at its next meeting.
Messrs. Traver, Van Horn and Levine addressed the council protesting against
the proposed legislation which would create the City of Oakland the only port of
entry on the East Bay, in that it would be detrimental to shipping interests using
the Encinal Terminals. After discussion, Mr. Calcutt moved that the council protest
any order compelling ships-destined for Alameda to enter and clear through the Port
of Oakland, in compliance with custom formalities, and that the Mayor and City
Manager be empowered to send such telegrams of protest. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Latham and. carried unaniMously.
RESOLUTIONS:
6./ Mr. Latham introduced and, moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 1574.
Transferring $30,000.00 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 unanimou
Mr. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1575.
Transferring $900.00 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. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1576.
Transferring 4737.00 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.
FILING:
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The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the Council the following papers
had been filed:-
Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals re Third Street.
Annual Report of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company.
Annual Report of Alameda Airport, Inc.
COMMUNICATIONS:
The following communications were received:-
12. From Hon. Albert E. Carter re resurvey of San Leandro Bay. Ordered filed.
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From the City nanager, relative to Fernside Boulevard pavement at Encinal
Avenue, stating that the property owned by the Estate of E. K. Taylor could be
purchased for 1500.00. Mr. Calcutt moved that this property be purchased as per the
offer submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried
unanimously.
14.41 From the City Manager relative to proposed hearing on approval of plans for
San Francisco Bay Bridge. Mr. Latham moved that the City Manager be instructed
to attend this meeting and present arguments providing for the eastern terminus
of the bridge in Alameda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried
unanimously.
1 Councilman Calcutt made a verbal report relative to the lack of Alameda's
representation on the Executive Committee of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Mr.
Brodersen moved that the council strongly protest this lack of representation
and that a request be made that Alameda be re-,Dresented on this Executive Committee
in proportion to its population with ather cities. Mr. Latham seconded the motion
and same carried unanimously.
16.v From the City Manager, relative to installation of six-inch water mains
on Third Street, from Pacific Avenue to Maple Street. Er. Latham moved that the
recommendation be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call carried
unanimously.
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From the United States Engineers office calling attention to a public
hearing relative to Brooklyn Basin. There being no objection the notice was
referred to the City Manager.
From the Alameda Improvement Club, together with coy of a Resolution
Protesting :preent plans of the proposed Transbay Bridge. There ,being noaobjection,f
the communication and Resolution was referred to the City Manager.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending that aotemperary and
revocable permit be issued for the use of the property on the east line of
Webster Street, 61.5 feet south of Pacific Avenue,as a Used Car Sales Lot.
Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be adopted,
seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification of
property on the south line of Santa Clara Avenue, distant sixty feet westerly
from the west line of Lafayette Street to a Residence District, Class II. Mr.
Brodersen moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be adopted,
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification
of the property situated on the north line of Lincoln Avenuem 188 feet, 7 3/4
inches west of Ninth Street, and running through to Pacific Avenue to a
Residence District, Class 1. Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
From W. B. Jones, requesting a temporary permit to peddle firewood from
door to door. Mr. Latham moved that a six months temporary permit be granted
in accordance with the request, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimaisly.
From L. L. Page, relative to improving Third Street, from Pacific
Avenue to Maple Street. The communication was ordered filed.
From Arthur G. Collier, requesting information as to the resurfacing
of the south tennis court in Lincoln Park. The City Clerk was instructed to
notify Mr. Collier that the matter was still before the Committee of the Whole
for consideration.
A petition was presented signed by property owners in the vicinity of
High Street and. Lincoln Avenue, requesting the removal of certain trees. This
communication was referred to the City Manager for action.
An application for a permit to sell soft drinks was received from
Charlie Stephen. Mr.,Latham moved that in view of the proposed ordinance re-
pealing Ordinance No. 262, N. S., Mr. Stephen be granted a temporary permit
without cost. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
The following Ordinances came up for passage and were read by the Clerk:
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Repealing Ordinance No. 262, N. S. which
Regulates Soft Drink Establishments. "
Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and
on roll call it was adopted and pas ed unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Authorizing Sale of Real Property
to O. C. Haslett."
Mr. Calcutt moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr.'Brodersen
and on roll call it was'adopted and passed unanimously.
The following Ordinances were introduced and laid over under a provision
of the Charter:-
"Ordinance No.
- New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(1830 Santa Clara Ave.)
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifylng Property.
(North line of incoln Avenue, 188 ft. 7 3/4
in. west of Ni th Street and running through
to Pacific Avenue)."
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $1075.59; Police Departnent,
$167.16; Fire Department, $169.48; Street Department, $2117.58; Health Department, $268.36;
Recreation Department, $295.61; Golf Course bepartment, $1424.47; Store Department,
$151;22; Social Service Board $523.27; Initiative Relief Fund, $408.00; Compensation
Insurance Fund, $85.62; East Bay Municipal Utility District Payments Fund, $2458.81;
and Street Improvement Fund $148.12 having been approved and audited by the proper
officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:-
Alameda Times Star
Baker, .Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Beetle, Lorene R.
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Cossitt & Company
DeUble t C. B.
ElsterPrinting Co.
Ford, N. 0,
Ford, N. 0.
Heafey;;Moore Co.
Hickok, C. E.
Johnson Co., S.T.
Johnson Co. , S.T.
McGrawHillBook Co., Inc.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Musso,Bros.
Otis Elevator Co.
Peterson Tallow Co.
Schaefer, Victor L,
Schmidt, Edna
Smith, Chas.
Thorp, Vernor E,
Typewriter Guy
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alzina, Hap
California State Automobile Assn.
Dietz Motor Co.
-ftrey, Harry D.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Smith, Vern
Vosburgh Hardware Co.-
Associated Oil Company
Brunje, B.H.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Municipal Electric Light Plant '
Oakland Fire Extinguisher Co.
Silv-o-Chemical Company
Steinmetz, W. T., Revolving Fund
Labor
Associated Oil Company
Austin-Western Road Machinery Co.
Baker,Hamilton & Pacific Go.
California Corrugated Culvert Co.
Chanslor & Lyon Stores, Inc.
Colyear Motor Sales Co.
Dieterich=Post Company
Empire Foundry Company
Lietz Co., The A.
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Reno Co., L. G.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
General Departments.
Printing
Metal polish
Services
Servicing machine
Sample piney
Returned fee for zoning
Gasoline store forms
Envelopes for ballots
Tax bills
Rock
Auto upkeep
Stove oil
Stove oil
Law book
Lamps
Overshoes for Junior Police
Service
Disposal of dead animals
Mayor's allowance
Services - election.
Repairs - Health Dept.
Building office - Police Court
Servicing typewriters
Total - - -
Police Department,
Laundry
Repairing motorcycle
Installing signs
Generator pulleys
Plumbing at pound
Labor and attendance
Use of automobile
Padlock
Total • . •
Fire Department
Gasoline
Supplies
Labor and attendance
Fases
First Aid kit, etc.
Polish
Material and supplies
Total • • •
Street Department
$ 125.39
16.00
42.50
.75
1.53
5.00
14.75
65.60
6.50
356.34
25.00
49.89
30.19
5.00
7.50
62.50
7.50
25.00
50.00
17.50
8.90
149.25
3.00
$ 1075.59
.62
2.30
13.20
10.00
13.75
90.79
35.00
1.50
167.16
13.00
19.30
97.80
.25
14.30
8.00
16.83
169.48
$ 1714.63
Gasoline 58.50
Parts, etc. 137.29
Brooms and pump 72.00
Culverts, etc. 33.94
Supplies 31.10
Discs - 4.88
Paper 2.08
Grating 11.76
2
paper 2.05
Maps and prints 45.03
Parts 2.07
Hardware dupplies 2.25
Total .
2117.58
Associated Oil Company
Brandt, Louis
Burns, Mrs. V.G.
Carpenter V.S., Tom
City Market
Gessitt & Company
Elster Printing Co.
Flatow and Son., P.
Guerra, M.D., Arthur L.
Hieronymus, Arthur - M.D.
Hodgkins, Jesse
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Prendable, William
Strom Electrical Co,
Vosburgh Hardware 004
Associated Oil Company
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
California Mill and Lumber po.
Dunleavy & Hollis
Fuller & Co., W.P.
Goff, Ti
Kimball, Rena
M.Z. L. P.
Piatt Photo Company
Powell Bros., Inc.
Vickers Ben.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Labor
Associated Oil Company
Associated Oil Company
Dietz Motor Company
Dunleavy & Hollis
Richfield Oil Co. of California
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Associated Oil Company
Crocker Company, Inc., H. S.
Dietzgen Co., -Eugene
Hickok, C. E., City Manager
Kling-Dawers Stationery Co.
Patrick and Moise=Klinkner Co.
Smith Brothers
Smith Brothers
Health Department
Distillate and oil
Services as rat trapper, etc.
Services - Baby Conference
Transportation
Meat
Certificates
Printing
Drugs
Services
Transportation
Services in laboratory
Map
Services in laboratory
Battery cell
Supplies
Total • • •
Recreation Department
Gasoline
Miscellaneous hardware
Lumber
Supplies
Supplies
Services - gardener
Services - play director
Lamps
Films
Cement
Services tree surgeon.
Repairs etc.
Total . •
Golf _Course Department,
Gasoline, etc.
Gasoline, etc.
Brake rods
Grass seed
Oil
Brooms
Total . • •
Store Department
Gasoline
Store supplies
Paper
Money advanced for stamps
Supplies
Stapp,
Store supplies
Store supplies
Acme Grocery
Alameda County Tuberculosis Assn.
Alameda Social Service Board
Arnold, A.B.
Bass-Hueter Paint Co.
Central Shuey
Chandler, J.
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Encinal Press
Fuller & Co.,'W.P.
Kreig Company, J. J.
Loop Lumber & Mill Company
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Nagle, Phoebe
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Penney Company, J. C.
Seagrave, F.E.
Typewriter Guy
Wilbur, Mrs. Frank
Total . • •
ervice Department
Gold Dust
Care for December at Del Valle
Revolving fund
Milk - Santos
Varnish, etc,
Milk
Moving [7chare
Services
Printing
Paint
Merchandise
Lumber
Fuses and lamps
Extras
Service
Service
Merchandise
Shoes
Inspecting typewriters
Extras for children.
Total . . •
10.41
37.80
2.50
35.00
.75
13.76
4.50
126.10
5.00
15.00
9.63
2.36
5.00
.20
.35
$
268.36
13.00
30.35
27.85
7.00
31.60
40.00
15.00
1.40
1.90
15.76
106.25
7.30
$ 295.61
$ 717.47
13.60
14.38
1.28
633.68
42.56
1.50
$ 1424.47
60.45
20.10
2.05
50.00
6,66
.50
.88
10.58
151.20
3.35
120.90
22.28
8.37
2,59
10.04
2.50
2.96
14.75
7.97
5.25
36.14
237.10
8.71
1.03
1,37
21.36
3.85
3.00
9.75
$ 523.27
Initiative Relief Fund
Anderson's Grocery Supplies
Boynton's Grocery
City Market 11
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Crystal Market
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Economy Market and Grocery II
Hargrave, F.J. Rent Doty
Rickman George W. Supplies
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Johnson's Grocery
Martel's California Market TT
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New Alameda Market II
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Nobmann's Grocery
Noy, R. H. Meat
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Palace Grocery Supplies
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Parker, Mrs, Rent
Reardon, J. Supplies
Star Fruit Market TV
Star Fruit Market II
Versailles Cash Market II
TV
Labor
Alameda Sanatorium
Markham, Lois
Morrison, Winifred
Total . .
Compensation Insurance Fund
X-rays - Bowen.
Nursing service - Thrane
TV TV TV
Total . .
East Bay Municipal Utility
District Payments Fund .
East Bay Municipal Utility District
East Bay Municipal Utility District
12.00
16.00
8.00
6.00
12.00
8.00
8.00
22.00
8.00
4.00
12.00
25.00
28.00
12.00
2.00
4.00
9.00
8.00
24.00
12,00
4.00
8.00
40.00
44,00
12.00
12.00
20.00
4.00
4.00
16.00
4.00
408.00
43.12
7.50
21.00
14.00
85.62
Water main extension 0 61.11
Read to serve charge 2397.70
Total • . 0 2458.81
Street Improvement Fund
Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc. Rock' $ 74.59
Powell Brothers Rock, cement, etc. 73.53
Total . . $ 148.12
111*, Oalcutt moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll
call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session, Tuesday evening, February 17th, 1931.
Respectfully submitted,
Oity Clerk.