1932-07-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR NEETING OF ThE COUNCIL OF fliE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 19Th 1932.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock P.M. with Council-president Murray presiding
The roll was called and Councilmen Leydecker, Morris, Schaefer, Shanly and President Murray
(5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the reular meeting of July 5th, 1932 were approved as read.
ORAL C MMUNICATIONS:
Mr. W.R. Calcutt addressed the Council, reading a letter protesting payment of bills covering
furniture for Mayor's office. Communication filed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIORS:
From the Alameda Taxpayers League, protestinE levying of any money for elementary school pur-
poses. Ordered filed.
From Frank H. Yale, 1910 Clement Avenue, requesting permission to erect a 7 ft. corrugated
galvenized iron fence. Mr. Schaefer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manage l. for
investigation and report, seconded by Morris and carried unanimously.
From R. Ringer Kcmble, containing offer of 160 acres of land in Madera County for recreation
purposes. Mr. Shanly moved that the offer be declined, with thanks, and that the City Clerk so
notify Mr. Remble. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schaefer and carried unanimou7ly.
.V7 From the League of California Municipalities, relative to the creation of a department
pertaining to rate matters and railroad commission hearings. There being no objection, this com-
munication was referred to the City Manager for report.
From the League of California Municipalities, relative to application of the Alameda halt
Line, for increase in switching charges. There being no objection, the matter was referred to the
Alameda Belt Line for answer.
,/ From F.J. Croll, Auditor and Assessor, containing assessment figures of the City of Alack
for the year 1932. Communication was ordered filed and a copy of it sent to all Councilmen.
From the North Side Protective Club, requesting use of the Council Chambers, Monday Evening
August Sth at 8:00 o'clock for Cho purpose of a public meetino.
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A.v From the East Alameda Improvement Club, in commendation of the City Manager's actions in
connection with traffic adjustments. The communication was ordered filed.
DNFIRISHED DUSINESS:
.// Ex-Committee of the Whole. Communications from 4.R. Calcutt and A.H. Thau, pertainihg to
the clarifying of the City Charter. Mr. Shanly moved the communications be filed, and that Lhe
Mayor appoint a committee of five, with the Mayor as ex-officio member, to consider the matter and
report back to the Council its recommendation. The motion was seconded ay Mr. Leydecker and car-
ried unanimously.
/11.v Ex-Committee of the Whole. Commuoication from League of California Municipalities, pertain-
10e2 to various municipal legal rulings. Mr. Sehaefer moved ,hat the communication be referred to
the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Mr. -Murray and carried unanimously.
Ex-Committee of the riihole. Communication from League of California Municipalities re
San Diego Convention. Mr. Leydecker moved that the communication be filed. Seconded by NI'. Morris
and carried unanimously.
Ex-Committee of the ihole. Communications re: position of Public Certified Accountant.
Mr. Shanly moved that conaunications be filed, and that the firm ef Jordan ct Ticoulet be appointed
as Public Certified Accounts of the City of Alameda at a salary of 475.00 per month, effective
August 1, 1932, replacing holdal & Richardson. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and on
roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Leydecker, Morris, Shanly and President
Murray (4) Not voting: Councilman Schaefer (1).
Ex-Coumdttee of the Yihole. Coramunication from Alameda Taxpayers League, recommending cut
of 25% in the budget for the present fiscal year. Mr. Schaefer moved tnat the communication be
referred to the City Manager for budget consideration. Motion was seconded by Leta Morris, SEILO
carried unanimouzay.
/15.1/ Ex-Comlidttee of the :ihole. resolution of Oakland City Council opposing the division of
street highway funds. Resolution was ordered filed.
Ex-Committee of the Whole. All matters pertaining to the glass works property reclassifica-
tion. Mr. Shanly moved that the communications be filed, in as much as the Council has no jurisdiction
for the reason, the matter involved is judicial in its nature and is a question for the Courts to
determine. Mr. Schaefer seconded the motion and same carried unanimously.
/17. • In the matter of the removal of the dilapidated buildings at 533-35 Central Avenue. On
request of the Building inspector, Mr. Schaefer moved that the present condemnation oroceedings
against these buildins be dropped. Motion was seconded by Mr. Morris and same carried unanimously.
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Omission under Communications.
Vc From North Side Improvement Club re revision of City Charter. Filed.
, NEW BUSINESS:
18. I Er. Shanly advised the Council that he had been advised that the Board of Education had found an
additional amount of money in their records, and moved that the City Clerk be instructed to
communicate with the Board, requesting the return of the money transferred to the School General
Fund at he last meeting, in amount of 4,693.75. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and
same carried unanimously
'RESOLUTIONS:
Mr. Morris moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1673
Opposing the Division of State Highway Funds."
Mx. Shanly seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed
unanimously.
Leydecker introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1374
Transferring all Surplus Moneys to the General Fund
Mr. Schaefer seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and
unanimously
Mr. Morris moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1675
Transferring 47,500.00 to the Library Fund and
41500.00 to the Initiative Relief Fund From
The General Fund.
passed
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Mr. Schaefer seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and
passed unanimously.
Mr. Morris moved the adoption of
"Resolut ion No.
he pealing Resolution No.
of City Clerk".
1676
52 "Fixing Salary
Mr. Shanly seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed
by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Leydecker, Merris, Shanly and President Murray.
Noes: Councilman Schaefer. Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under a provision of the Cnarter:-
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Creating a Municipal Golf Commission,
Providing for the Appointment Thereof and
Specifying its Powers and Duties thereof,
and Repealing Ordinance No. 293 New Series."
"Ordinance No.
Authorizing annual Vacations for City Officials
and Employees, and Repealing all Ordinances in
Conflict Herewith, Including Ordinance No. 461 H.S.
ORDIN.ANCES FUR PASSAGE:
The following Ordinance came up for passage and was read by the Clerk:
Mr. Morris moved that the
call, carried unanimously.
FrEING:
"Ordinance No. -- New Series
Reclassifying Property (1406 Bay Street)
ordinance as read be adopted, seconded 1.)y MT. Schaefer,
and on roll
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting, the following papers had been filed:
26.V7 Deed, N.F. Justice, et. al. a portion of Clay Street between Versailles and Peari.
BILLS:
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 4 ,962.96; Police Department, 4209.b8;
Fire Department, 486.14; Street Department, 41,793.12; Health Department, 4115.20; Recreation
Department, 4507..12; Golf Course Department, 41,362.63; Store Department, 4178.48;
Compensation Insurance Fund, 438.35; East Bay Municipal Utility District Payments Fund, 44,873.42;
having been approved by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
General Departments
Alameda Steam Laundry
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Bender-Moss Co.
Bryant, Ralph M. City Mgr.
Burroughs Adding Machine 0o.
Carlisle & Co., A.
City Market
Dallas, Homer R.,Treasurer
Dunleavy (a, Holies
Towel service
Chair Seats
Book - Hillyer's Supplement
Mone y Advanced
Maintenance service
Mun. Handbook
Supplies
Money advanced for P.O. Box rent
w9eath - Memorial Placque
42.00
2.83
15.00
1.00
18.20
5.00
1.15
1.50
2.50
East Bay Municipal Utility Dist.
Fidelity & Deposit Company
Heck's Window shades
Holdal & Richardson
Johnson Co., S.T.
League of Cal. Municipalities
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Mercury Printing Company
Municipal Electric Licht Plant
Ff It
Oakland American Legion Com.
Otis Elevator Co.
PacificGas '8 Electric CO.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Patrick & Meise-Elinkner Co.
Piatt Photo Company
Pingree, L.
Powell Bros. Inc.
Snider Bros. Repair Service
Thomas Parisian Dyeing & Cleaning Wks.
Typewriter Guy
Underwood Elliott Fisher Co.
VoSburgh Hardware Co.
West Disinfecting Co.
Western Union Tel.
Alzina, Hap
Dietz Motor Company
Fuller Co., W.P.
George, Charley
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. '8 Tel. Co.
Piatt Photo Company
Pingree, L.
Smith, Vern
Snider Bros. Hepair Service
Stewart, S.
Ward's Associated Service Station
Western, Auto Supply Co.
Western Union
Alameda Steam Laundry
Bay Belting 8 Supply Co.
East Bay Mun, Utility Dist.
Hart, P.R.
Municipri3 Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pingree, L.
Western Union
Labor
Alameda 'Welding Works
Baker, .Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Cnanslor & Lyon Stores, Inc.
East Bay Municipal Utility Dist.
iV ft tf
Ford,
Fuller & Co., W.P.
Hutchinson Co.
Link-Belt Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
It It
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Pingree, L.
Powell Bros. Inc.
United Iron Works
Western Auto Supply Go.
Arrow Towel & Laundry Co.
Alameda Repair 8 Supply Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Burke, Alice M. M.D.
Water
Bond Premiums
Window Shades
Accounting
Diesel oil
Dues
Oak Case
Printing
Electricity
Street lighting
Advertising in Program
Maintenance Service
Gas
Rental 8 tolls
Repair of stamp
Ash trays
Typewriter inspection
Plaster and sand
Repair-Erskine car
Cleaning curtains
Rental - 16" typewriter
Underwood typewriter
Supplies
Disinfectant
Clock rental and telegrams
Total
Police Department
Motorcycle service
Supplies
Glass desk top
Painting traffic signs
Gas
Rental and tolls
Supplies
Service on typewriter
Contingent fund
Auto repairs
Dog Pood
Tire repairs
Battery cables
Clock rental and telegram
Total
Fire Department
Linen service
Belting
Water
Battery recharges
Electricity
Gas
Servicing Typewriter
Clock rental
Total
Street Department
Weld spokes in wheel
Screws and nuts
Supplies
Water service
Iv
Printing
Paint thinner
Patching
Supplies
Sioux Valve Grinder
Electricity
Rental and tolls
Typewriter service
Materials for month of June
Sweeper supplies
Supplies
Totml
Health -apartment
Laundry
Keys
Laundry
Services
,25.13
2.60
46.00
45.00
10.35
90.00
24.75
4.50
100.15
2244.59
100.00
5.50
4.00
27.51
1.00
1.00
13.68
1.25
2.25
8.70
5.00
94.00
15.80
34.60
4.62
2902.96
13.00
9.45
6.98
le.73
1.28
21.55
7.70
6.84
100.00
23.00
4.55
1.00
1.4:8
1.80
209.38
62.50
10.20
38.02
3.25
50.09
1E3.62
1.71
1.75
4186.14
1498.25
2.50
1.85
10.46
2.32
7.43
12.00
22.65
43.88
7.28
45.00
.85
2.00
1.71
72.05
60.70
2.19
'41793.12
5.94
.50
12.02
15..00
Burnett, F.W., Mrs.
Gossit & Company, Inc.
Fox Water Co.
Island City Ice Co.
Koerber Fuel &, Feed. Co.
Martin, J.A.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Oakland-California Towel Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Pauline, Rosemarie
tf
Pingree, L.
Vietmore Chevrolet Co.
Winberg, Mrs. G.H.
Berherd, Gladys
Biecke, Marion
Dietz Motor Co.
Dorward Pulup Co.
East Bay Mun• Utility Dist.
Goff, Thomas
halliSey, Maureen
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Co.
Paulin, Dan
PinKree, L.
Skelly, Sam
Smith, Chas.
Townsend, H.
Labor-
Alameda Times Star
Alameda 'aelding 'i;orks
3aker, Hamilton & Pacific
If If
Co.
IT
Bishop Company, G.F.
Carter Co., H.V.
Dietz Motor Co.
Kronke-Brampton Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Oakland-California Towel Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Perryman's Grocery
Snider Bros. Repair Service
West Disinfecting Co.
Bryant, Ralph M. City Mgr.
Crocker Co., H.S.
Grand Prize Carbon Paper Co.
Hovet, Harold
Kling-Demers Stationery Co.
Kronke-Brampton Co.
Smith Bros
Alameda Drug Co.
Alameda Sanatorium
Elliott, Miss Beatrice I.
Hittenberger, Emil J.
Stowe, Dr. 0.P.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
If If If If If
Services
Birth & Death certificates
Water
Ice
Hay
Services - Rat Trapper
Lamps
Laundry
Rental and tolls
Services
Typewriter service
Oil
Services
Total
Recreation Department
Services
11
Auto repairs
tt
Pump repairs
Water
Services
Sub-total
Power
Gas
Rental and tolls
Services
Typewriter ins-coctien
Mower parts
Plumbing repairs
Outdoor grill
Total
Golf Course Department
Printing
Welding
Hose
Couplings
Supplies
Supplies
Repairs
Flags and duck
Electricity
Towel Service
Rental and tolls
Case, Bon Arai
Repairs
Disinfectant
Total
Store Department
Money advanced for stamps
Supplies
Carbon
Supplies
71
Flags
Supplies
Total
Compensation Insurance Fund.
Prescriptions
X-Ray for Mr. Thrane
Services
Surgical Belt
Services
Total
2.50
13.10
0.00
1.00
0.50
8.00
1.80
4.52
9.00
10.85
2.50
15.92
1.05
5.00
115.20
0.00
39.00
15.03
3.09
23.05
128.12
25.00
39.00
279.69
74.02
6.64
19.21
0.00
1.71
4.50
2.75
53.00
y 507.12
065.50
60.20
10.00
45.21
3.66
31.45
17.65
5.74
8.10
452.02
22.07
7.45
0.85
1.25
22.28
11362.6
4; 85.00
8.57
3.50
8.85
10.78
50.57
11.21
178.46
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Payments Fund.
5.90
7.50
2.45
9.00
13.50
38.35
Ready to serve charge 4A436.71
IT 77 IT 77 2436.71
Total - - - - -------- 44873.42
Mr. Morris moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Shanly and on roll call
carrked by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Leydecker, Morris, Shanly and. President Murray,
Noes: Councilman Schaefer.
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in regular
session, Tuesday evening August 2nd, 1932 at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully s
y Clerk