1931-03-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALIEEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 3RD, 1931.
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 resent. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meetLng of February 17th, 1931 were approved as read.
The minut - of the special meeting of February 24th, 1931 were approved as read.
NEW BUSINESS:
.‘e The City Engineer submitted to the council a new map relative to Government
Island to take the place of the one submitted and adopted. by Resolution No. 1581
at the meeting of the City Council held February 24th , 1931. Mr. Latham ..moved
that this amended map as submitted be adonted and be made a part of Resolution No.
1581. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call carried unanimously.
2. Ir. Henning adcIresseI the council relative to previous action of the council
in the exactinF, of a fire proof building for service station purposes to be erected
by Mr. Wriht on the southwest corne r of Encinal Avenue and Oak Street. After
discussion, Mr. Henning moved that the Building Inspector be instructed to issue
a building permit in accordance with the Building Code. The motion was seconded. by
.Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt addressed the council relative to the lack of electroliers and
• sidewalks in the vicinity of Calhoun and Mound Streets. City Engineer Hamilton
submitted a list of sidewalks that should be installed in thetvicinity, whereupon
Mr. Calcutt moved that the City Engineer be instructed to have sidewalks installed
in accordance with the list submitted by the City Engineer, before electreliers
are erected. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt brought to the attention of the council the banner across Park
Street relative toeevangelistic meetings, which has been in place for some time
and stated that it was the desire of the Park Street Merchants to have a banner
erected in this same location. After discussion, Mr. Calcutt moved that the
church people be requested to have this banner removed and that the Park Street.
Merchants be granted permission to erect one in its place. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt stated that complaints had been ,.received from residents living
on the north side of Central Avenue, from High Street to Fernside Boulevard, about
baseballs coming over into their property as a result of ball games held on the
Lincoln Park field. There being no objection this matter was referred to the
City Manager.
6e,/
RESOLUTIONS:
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1582.
To Purchase Parcel of Land for the Opening and
Extension of the Southern End of Fernside Boulevard."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
7./ Mr. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1583.
Transferring $5,345.85 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.
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting the following papers had been
filed:-
Various petitions of candidates for councilman.
Affidavit of publication, Notice to Electors.
Affidavit of publication, Notice of Election Pro
Original Copy of Election Proclamation.
Notice of Award of Contract, Third. Street.
at ion.
CGMMUNICATIONS:
The following communications were received:-
13.`4 From D. V. Nicholson, Sectetary of the Executive Committee of the San
Francisco-Oakland. Bay Bridge Advisory Committee, relative to the appointment of
direct ,representation of the City of Alameda on the Committee. Mr. Brodersen moved
that .. a member of the council be appointed by the council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Henning and same carried unanimously. Mr. Calcutt then moved that Mr.
Brodersen be appointed as the Council's representative on the Executive Committee
of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
14. Fro til the League of California Municipalities pertaining to the liability
of cities, counties and public officials. Mr. Latha, moved that the council endorse
Senate Bills No. 52 and 53 and that our assemblyman and senator be notified accord-
ingly. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and same carried unanimously.
15V Assemblyman Roy Bishop referring to Senate Bill No. 386. Ordered
filed.
From Senator A. H. Breed, concerning Senate Bill No. 386. Ordered filed.
From the City Manager, Mayor and Auditor re count of money. Ordered filed.
From the City Manager relative to the appointment of a Police and Fire .
Board of Appeals. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to a meeting
of. the Committee of the Whole, for discussion before appointment of the two ree-
holders referred to. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
19/ From the City Manager and City Attorney relative to the erection of a
fence along the curb line of 2301 Blanding Avenue. Mr. Henning moved that the
recomendation contained therein be adopted, providing the cost of the erection of
this fence be borne by the petitioners, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll
call carried by the following vote;- Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen, Cs1 cutt, Henning
and. President Schaefer, (4). Noes' Councilman Latham, (1). Absent:' None.
2O."
From the Alameda Gladiolus Society requesting an appropriation of 4:1250.00
to defray advertising expenses in the coming gladiolus show to be held at Hotel
Alameda from June 26th to 28th inclusive. Mr. Henning moved that this request be
referred to the Publicity and. Convention Committee. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
21 From Health Officer, A. Hieronymus, relative to nuisance existing at
403 Central Avenue. Ordered filed.
22.V From Sidney Dowling requesting permission to erect a sign on the marsh
land at the foot of Versailles Avenue. Mr. Calcutt moved that permission be granted
under a revocable permit. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll.
call carried by the following vote:-, Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt, Henning
and...President Schaefer, (4). Noes: Councilman Latham, (1). Absent: None.
23.V From the Alameda Improvement Club requesting the council to call a public
Meeting in the council chambers after March 15th for the purpose of having an
open discussion on the proposed trensbay bridge. Mr. Latham moved that the Mayor
be instructed to call such a meeting for Friday evening, March 20th, 1931. The
motion was seconded by Er. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
From Hon.oPatrick J. Hurley, Secretary of War, accepting on behalf of
the United States of America the deed to the Army Air Base site. Ordered filed.
25./ A petition was presented by various dry cleaners and dyers located in the
City of Alameda petitioning the council to inaugurate a business license in this
city for the conducting of such businesses. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
. V From the Board of Public Utilities in answer to 'questionnaire filed by A.
Feldhammer, relative to the sale of the Municipal Electric Light Plant equipment.
The communication was filed.
, - Claims-against the General,?epartments amounting to 01272..64; Police Depart
ment, 0203:361 Fire Department, $122.08; Street Department, ii1687.14; Health
Department 6,P208.41; Recreation Department, 04.01.34' Golf Course Departmert,
002.94; Store Department, 0181.49; Social Service Department. 0248.64; Initia-
tive Relief Fund, <486.25; Compensation Insurance Fund, 08.88; East Bay Mun
iciral Utility District Payments Fund, 02449.27 having been approved snd audited
by the proper officials were listed. by the Clerk es follows:
24.7
Election - stuffing envelopes
Adams, Annie L.
Alameda Times-Star
Alameda Times-:.Star
Alameda Times-:Star
Bancroft-% Whitney Company
Beatie, Loreme R.
Borle, C. A.
City Market
Croll, F. J.
Elstor Printing Co.
Governmental Research Assn.
Hammond, H. M., Postmaster
Hickok, C. E
Hickok, C. E.
Hospital Special Co.
Johnson Co., S. T.
Mun. Electric Light Plant
Otis Elevator Company
Pac. Gus and Electric Co.
Schaefer, Victor L.
Schmidt, Edna B.
Simonson, R.
Stanford University Press
Ta].1man & Heepner
General Dopari;mer
Bond Premium
Printing
Printing
Pidnting
Digest
Services
Services -
Svapplieb
Auto allowance
Printing - re election
Proceedings of 1930 meeting
Mailing cost of sample ballots
Incidental expenses
Automobile upkeep
Supplies
Stove oil
Installing plugs
Service
Gas service
Mayor's allowance
Services, re election
Services - Auditor's office
Citator of Forms
Employers' Liability
Total . .
98.00
2.50
22.70
139.13
84.50
10.00
50.00
81.25
.85
25.00
52.50
2.50
168.57
5.51
25.00,
5.50
51.99
15.38
7.50
6.80
50.00
37.50
69.65
35.00
225.31
272.64
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Goldbaum, Sarah
National Safety Council
Pac, Gas and Electric Co.
Pac. Freight Line
Perkins, Dudley
Royal Typewriter Company
Smith, Vern
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Western Cartridge Company
Anthony, Inc., Earle Co.
Associated Oil Company
Bridges, J. F.
Mun. Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Steinmetz, W. T.
Police 2222LEtent
Repair tires
Services
Training manual
Gas for Pound
Preight on cartridges
Repairing motorcycle
Typewriter
Use of private auto
Garbage can
Cartridges
Total -
Fire 24:1121.na
Brake drum
Gasoline
Spools
Battery, repairing, etc.
Service
Revolving fund
Street Department,
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Company
Chanslor & Lyon Stores, Inc.
Clark & Sons, N.
Dietz Motor Company
Jenison Machinery Company
Richfield Oil Co. of California
Western Construction News
Young Machinery Co., A.L.
Brandt, Louis
Burns, Mrs. V. G.
Carpenter, Tom, V.S.
Ellis, Dr. James A.
Encinal Coal Company
Hieronymus, Arthur, M. D.
Hodgkins, Jesse
Laing, Gordon P.
Mun. Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Frendable, William
Smith, Dr. W. O.
Templeton, Kathryn
Total =
Supplies
Gasoline
Fittings
Pipe
Parts, etc.
Chain tightener
Heavy oil
Subscription
Gleaning carts, etc.
Total -
Health Department
Services as rat trapper
Services
Transportation
Services
Hay
Transportation service
Services in laboratory
Thalium poison
Repairing
Service
Laboratory services
Services rendered
Clerical services
Recreation ile a Department
Associated Oil Company
California Mill and Lumber Co.
Elster Printing Oompany
Goff, T.:
Kimball, Rean
Mun. Electric Light Plant
Oakland Title Ins. & Guaranty Co
Pacific-Gas and Electric Co.
Vickers, Ben
Total
Gasoline
Lumber
Warrants
Services
Services
Fuses, lamps, etc.
. Reports for litigation-
Gas
Services as tree surgeon
291fLaT19._.12211111!-ElLat
Labor
Associated Oil Company
Berkeley Horticultural Nursary
Dietz Motor Company
Loop Lumber and Mill Company
Pacific Coast Aggregates Co. ,
Gasoline, etc.
Trees'
Parts,
Lumber
Materi als
Total
p 7.53
2.50
8.37
1.54
.50
11.80
92.25
35.00
1.50
42.37
0 203.36
16.10
13.00
16.00
28.18
22.56
20.99
22.08
$1408.12
2.13
49.01
28.17
19.80
36.81
11.10
39.52
3.00
89.48
$1687.14
75.05
10.00
35.00
10.00
3.25
15.00
9.01
3.00
7.35
8.25
5.00
10.00
17.50
0 208.41
13.00
63.65
9.00
35.00
24.00
10.73
110.00
4.69
131.25
401.32
0 620.14
27.38
100.00
13.15
9.78
32.49
Total - 802.94
Store Department
Associated Oil Company
Crocker Company, Inc., H. S.
Hickok, C. E., -City Manager
KlingDawers Stationery Co.
Kronke-;Brampto1i -00.
Neal, Stratford & Kerr
Patrick and Moise Klinkner Co.
Gasoline
Store supplies
Money advanced
Store supplies
Flags
Iwine
Stamps, etc.
Total . .
Social Service Departmerit,
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bass-Heuter Paint Company
Chandler, J.
East Bay Mun.Utility District
Gallenkamp's Shoe Store
Houghton Mifflin Company
Kreig Company, J. J.
Loop Lumber & Hill Company
McNab, Miss Ethel
Mun.Ele ctric Light Plant
Newcomb, Charles
Osterdock, Mrs. L. U.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Penney Company, J. G.
Typewriter Guy
Wagner, Mrs.
Wilbur, Mrs. Frank
Wold's
Acme Grocery
Alameda Produce Market
Anderson's Grocery
Ansel Meat Market
IT 77. 77
If TY
If
Ben's Grocery
TT TT
TT
TT
Bowles Grocery
Camicia, G.
City Market
IT
TT
TT TT
Olarence, W. H.
Craig, F. J.
TT TT IT
IT
IT
Tr
TV
stal Market
71
TT
Meat Market
TT 11
Economy Market
Grand Meat Market
IT TT TT
Hagy, Samuel A.
TT TT
Leiber, Mrs.
Lewis, Mrs.
McCord, Mrs. B.
National Market
IT IT
IT IT
New Alameda Market
TT TT TT
Noy, R. H.
Saum, G. L.
Sullivan, J. B.
Sylvester's Grocery
IT IT
Versailles Cash Market
West End Market
TT TT TY
TT If
Western Market
Wilkens, Mrs. J.
Oil,repairs, etc
Paints, etc
TT
Moving charge
Water service
Shoes
Booklets
Merchandise
Lumber
Services
Electric service
School supplies
Extras
Gas
Merchandise
Rental of typewriter
Making curtains
Board extras
Shoes
Total • • •
Initiative Relief Fund
Groceries
TT
Meat
TT
Groceries
TT
If
Rent
Meat
Groceries
TV
Rent
Groceries
11
If
71
if
Meat
Groceries
Meat
Groceries
7?
IT
Meat
IF
Rent
If
IT
°Meat
TT
TY
Groceries
IT
Meat
Groceries
11
If
Meat
11
TY
TT
Me.A
Rent
Total - -
29.25
22.45
50.00,
11.11
55.56
1.59
17..53
181.49
0 2.18
13.49
6.90
9.50
5.49
3.00
6.98
5.97
26.04
66.82
23.50
2.40
3.65
12.78
35.49
6.00
7.00
6.45
5.00
8.64
12.00
8.00
12.00
4.00
3.00
4.00
4.00
12.00
12.00
20.00
15.00
1.00
6.00
2.00
24.00
17.00
16.00
8.00
12.00
12.00
20.00
6.00
6.00
8.00
2.00
6.00
8.00
12.00
12.00
6.00
4.00
25.00
25.00
19.00
3.00
4.00
3.00
16.00
24.00
3.00
8.00
12.00
8.00
8.00
.00
2.00
6.00
4.00
4.00
16.25
486.25
Compensation Insurance Fund
Labor
Stowe, 0. P., M.D.
Irofessio al services - Lee
Total,
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Paments Fund
East Bay Mun.Utility District;PUblic Use Charge
East By Mun.Utility District,WatetMain Xtensions
Total -
33.88
65.00
$ 98.88
$2397.70
51.57
2449.27
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Calcutt
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—transact, the Council adjourned to meet
in regular session Tuesday evening, March 17th, 1931, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.