1924-06-03 Regular CC Minutes( 4
,REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALANEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 3rd, 1924.
The meeting convened at 8 p. m., with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst and President Otis
, were noted present. Absent: Councilman Tilden.
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 20th, 1924, were approved as read.
Mr. Probst introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 760.
Transferring 941.96 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
by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst and Council-
president Otis, (4). Hbes'tNone. Absent: Councilman Tilden, (1).
2/ Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 761.
Transferring -941.96 from the General Fund.
To the Alameda City Health Center Building Fund."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst and Council-
president Otis, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tilden, (1).
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3/ Mr. Probst introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 762.
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Li
ring 2,637.40 from the 'Electric
ght Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst and Council-
president Otis, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tilden, (1).
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 763.
Transferring '4,204.30 from the Electric
Light Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst and Council-
president Otis, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tilden, (1).
Mr. Probst intrdduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 764.
Favoring a New Division of the Motor
Vehicle and. Gasoline Tax Funds".
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was carried
unanimously.
Mr. Lathat introduced and muved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 765.
Authorizing Appropriation for Pre-Tubercular
Children at Del Valle Farm.
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst and Council-
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The City Engineer submitted plans and specifications for the improvement
of Stanford Street. Mr. Probst introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 766.
Adopting Plans and. Specifications.
(Stanford. Street)".
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Latham,
Probst and Council-president Otis, (4). Noes: None. Absent, Councilman Tilden,
(1).
10/ Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 767.
Resolution of Intention No. 72.
New Series.
(Stanford St.)
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Latham,
Probst and. Council-president Otis, (4). Noes: None.
(1).
Absent: Councilman Tilden
The following were offered for filing:
11/ Continuation Certificate Bond of Jas. W. Price, M. E. L. P.
12 Continuation Certificate Bond of Edward John Simon M. E. L. P.
131 Affidavit of posting Notices of Improvement re Resolution of Intention No.
69, N. S.
14,/ Affidavit of posting Notices of Improvement re Resolution of Intention No.
70, N. S.
1 Affidavit of posting Notices of Improvement re Resolution of Intention No.
71, N. S.
16v Affidavit of Publication Resolution of Intention No. 69, N. S.
17j Affidavit of Publication Resolution of Intention No. 70, N. S.
Affidavit of Publication Resolution of Intention No. 71, N. S.
191 Affidavit of Publication Notice of Sale of Building and Lot, Chestnut Street
Fire House.
20i Communication from League of California Municipalities re Gasoline Tax Fund.
Petition from Park Street Merchants and Business Men re parking automobiles
on Park Street.
221/ Communication from City Attorney Locke re franchises, Southern Pacific Co.
23v Communication from Supervisor of Radio re government control.
24,/ Communication from Contra Costa Hog Co. re cancellation of contract.
25/ Communication from Southern Pacific Company re easement for power line.
26,/ Communication from City Manager Hickok regarding leave with pay on account of
sickness of city employees.
2'1" Petition of certain taxpayers requesting Council to create offices of License
Collector and Redemption Clerk.
28V Copy of communication City Attorney to Henry A. Weichhart re freight trains
on Lincoln Avenue.
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Various papers re bus line, West End.
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The following communications were received:
301/ From the City Planning Commission recommending he reclassification of the
property on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and. Fountain Street from a lesidence
District, Class I to a Church District, Class IV.
Mr. Probst moved the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be sustained,
seconded by Mr. Latham; thereupon Messrs. dward Silver, representing the nrotestants,
A. A. Tremp, Mathebat, Mrs. Tartar and others addressed the Council in opposition, and.
Rev. H. H. Shires, Mrs. Jurgensen, Mrs. Hutaff and Mr. Neville addressed the Council
favoring the granting of the petition. After considerable discussion the motion was
adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Probst, Latham and President Otis, (3).
Noes: Councilman Adams, (1).
31v Communication from City Attorney Locke relative to cancelling certain taxes
at the request of the Veterans' Welfare Board. Mr. Probst moved that the letter be
filed and a copy forwarded to the Veterans' Welfare Board. Mr. Latham seconded the
motion, and the same was carried unanimously.
32, Communication from Gerald. Beaumont re favoring opening West End Streets.
The communication was ordered filed.
33 V Communication from W. H. L. Hynes, requesting two weeks' postponement in
the matter of the hearing of the opening of West End streets. Mr. Latham moved that
the matter be continued to the next regu lar meeting of the Council to be held June 17,
1924, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
34\,/ A petition was received from the Alameda Chamber of Commerce and. Alameda Real
Estate Board requesting an appropriation of $2000.00 for advertising the City of Alameda.
Mr. Probst moved that the petition be referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole
to be considered along with the 1924-25 budget appropriations, seconded by Mr. Latham,
and carried.
35 i Communication from Alamed.a Aerie #1076, F. O. E., in appreciation of the Council's
license for their circus recently held.
36Y Clerk stated that the time had arrived, in accordance with a published no-
gice, for the opening of bids for the sale of the building and property of the Chestnut
Street Fire House; that no bids had been received. Mr. Latham moved that the City Clerk
readvertise the sale of the building only, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
37'1: A bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. v New Series.
Reclassifying the property at 1521 Lincoln Avenue."
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Hr. Probst moved that the Ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham, and on roll call it was adopted and passed by the
following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Ad.ams, Latham, Probst and Council-president
,Otis, (4). Noes: None. Absent; Councilman Tilden.
38i
A bill entitled
For
'A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance Regulating the Operation of Motor
Busses upon the Streets of the City of Alameda
when such Busses are run in connection with and.
Auxiliary to a street railroad."
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Otis, (4). Noes: None. Absent, Councilman Tilden, (1).
A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance Providing for the Regulation and
Licensing of Soft Drink Establishments in the
City of Alameda".
came up for passage. Mr. Latham moved that action of the Council be postponed until
the next regular meeting to be held June 17, 1924, seconded by Mr. Probst, and carried.
A Bill entitled.
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance Providing a Relief and Pension Fund
for Members of the Police and Fire Departments of
the City of Alameda; also for the administration
of said Fund."
came up for passage. Mr. Latham moved that action of the Council be postponed until
the next regular meeting to be held June 17, 1924, seconded by Mr. Probst, and carried.
A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance providing for Vacations for Salaried
Officers, and employees of the City Government
also for absence from duty in case of sickness
or injury."
came up for passage. Mr. Latham moved that action of the Council be postponed two
weeks, seconded by Mr. Probst, and carried.
A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Prescribing the License Tax for Dramatic or
Musical Shows".
was introduced and laid over under provision of the charter.
Mr. Latham moved that the City Manager be granted a vacation beginning July
10th and ending July 26th, 1924. Mr. Probst seconded the motion, and the same carried
unanimously.
Claims against the General Fund amounting to '448.29; against the Police
Department amounting to :157.22; against the Fire Department amounting to :680.86;
against the Street Department amounting to 2391.85; against the Health Department
amounting to :210.66; against the Recreation Department amounting to ::)1030.69; against
the Store Department amounting to •81.50; against the Electric Light Fund amounting to
•6603.61; against the Health Center Department amounting to •121.23; against the initia-
tive Relief Fund amounting to ;193.50; against the Council Relief Fund amounting to
:.)87.99; against the Tire Pension Lund amounting to -,165.00; against the Police Pension
Tund amounting to ::450.00 and against the Public Use Fund amounting to •2080.11, having
been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Labor
Alameda Times-Star
u u
City Market
Crocker Co., H. S.
Croll, 2. J.
Duplex Percolator Co.
General Departments.
Advertising
Hamburger steak
Mimeograph supplies
Auto Upkeep
Rental of Percolator
54.00
10.96
49.29
5.60
2.45
25.00
3.00
Johnson Co., S. T.
Johnson Co., S. T.
Eazzini, L.
UcConnell, Rushton
Naval Base Press
O'Brien, 0. B. Sign
Otis, :orank
Patrick Co.
Schwind, H. V.
Standard Rubber Co.
Stockwell, H. C.
Aiddell Lumber Co.
General Departments. (con).
Disti llate
Repairing furnace
Yale locks
Insurance Premium
Printing
Co. Lettering
Mayor's Allowance
Stamps
Recovering chair
Hose
Cleaning time lock
Lumber
Bancroft-Whitney Co.
qabriel, A.
Gardner, U. S.
Guy, Tred M. Young Co.
Municipal Electric Plant
Reid Bros
Guy, Fred M. & Young Co.
Municipal Electric Light P lant
Smith, Chas.
Standard Oil Co.
Steinmetz, W. T.
Labor
Clark '; Sons, N.
Dieterich-Tost Co.
Dieterich-Tost Co.
Dick, E. C.
Gay, 1. T.
"1,11y, -'red. E. & Young Co.
Heafey, Moore McNair
Riechel & Bredhoff
Rhodes-Jamieson
Standard Oil Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry
'arpenter, Dr. T.
jarey, Mrs.
Flatow ,7'; Son
Gluck:, Eva
Go,(2:gin, 1.:atherine
Guy, Fred 0 Young Co.
Hickok, C. Z. City iEgr.
I-7,oerber Feed 1 Fuel Co.
Turity Spring "Water Co.
Reid 'Bros.
Security Drug
Snow, 'William
':;arhurst, Dorothy
2,ofinger, Sar::.ih H.
Crane Co.
De3orba, J.
Heafey-oore ?,J McNair
Heafey-i0oore 0 McNair
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson 0 Co.
StFindard Rubber Co.
Guy, Fred 0 Young Co.
Crocker, H. S. Co.
jrocLer, T. Co.
Hiickok, C. E. , City 1dg.
Total -
Police Department.
Penal Code
Lock for city jail
Turpentine 0 oil for traffic lines
Repairing typewriter
Insp. Studebaker Instal. project
Stretcher for ambulance
Total -
Tire Department.
Inspecting typewriter
Recharge battery
Bungalow firehouse plumbing
, saline
Revolving Tund
Total -
Street Department.
Pipe
Blue print paper
Blue print prints
Parts
Blacksmithing
Inspecting typewriter
Road Oil
Cement work
Materials
Gasoline
Total -
Health Department
Laundry
Auto Upkeep
Services in hospital
Tormaldahyde
Clerical services
IT TY
Inspec. typewriters
Money advanced for F7inea.
Alfalfa
ater
Stretcher Cor ambulance
7,utesin Ticrate Oint,
Services
TY
Total
Recreation Department,
Services
Pipe 0 Fittings
Services
Road Oil
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Mower parts
Lime screenings
Supplies
Typewriter inspection
Store Department.
Supplies
TT
Lioney -,,dvfinced
Total
for stamps
'et
18.52
26.10
3.00
2.60
15.00
6.00
50.00
.50
8.00
7.50
12.00
2.77
448.29
5.50
7.65
8.10
4.50
58.97
72.50
157.22
2.25
.50
646.00
18.00
14.11
680.86
0.25
59.68
2.13
6.65
4.67
11.15
2.25
66.17
285.00
126.80
17.10
391.85
4.91
.00
3.75
10.75
26.25
22.75
4.50
10.00
4.25
1.00
72.50
3.20
5.00
6.30
27.00
194.44
60.00
46.14
349.10
3.00
333.75
16.51
.75
1030.69
25.37
6.13
50.00
Electric Light Fund.
Addressogra-oh Sales Co.
Alameda Times-Star
Associated Oil Co.
Commercial Acetylene S:pplj Go,, Inc.
Crane Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Faulkner, Geo. A.
Fobes Suprly Co.
General Electric Co.
Gilson .Elec. Supply Co.
Hanjes-Bormann Co.
Kellogg 47erpress Co.
Pacific Gas Electric Co.
Philadelphia Storage Battery Co.
These, T. W.
Ritchie, L:rs. L. E.
Roeblings, John A. Sons Co.
Southern Pacific Co.
Standard Oil Co.
Stondar Rubber Co.
Ala, Co'. Title Ins. Co.
United Iron WorIcs
Weaver-Wells Co.
Weinstock-Tlichols Co.
'Vestern Heavy Hardware ,73 Iron Co.
'lestinFJ-Iouse Elec. c7c Mfg. Co.
Bisoho fT s Surgical House
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California .11irsery Co.
'East Bay '1ater Co.
Koerber Fuel ‘7.3 Feed ao.
Laxwell Hardware Co,
ac. Tel. Tel. Co.
A 1auiea City Social Service
Alameda Socit] Service Board
lameda Times Star
Alameda, V'lcanizing Jorks
Crocker Co., H. S.
Sroclzer Co., H. S.
roc. Gas Elec. Co.
P90. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Sirola, O.
Beac4, narles
Eillinp-ton, T. K.
Conrad, John
Hadley, J. E.
Lamp, A.
Rogers, A.
Schroeder, L.
East Bay Water Co.
Supplies
Gasoline
Recharging cylinders
Supplies
Rent
Supiqies
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Drayage
Elec. Current
Supplies
Typewriter Inspections
Premiums
Wire Rope
Privilege to maintain wires
Supplies
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Searching Title
Supplies
Meters
Total -
Health Center DeK)artment,
.7.1oard
Er. Latham moved that
roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to
Supplies
Bone Elevator
Plants Flowers
Water
Lawn Dressing
Lawn Supplies
Service & Toll Charge
Total -
INITIATIVE 'RELIEF FUND.
Money advanced for labor
COUNCIL RELIEF FUND.
Money advanced
Paper
Gasoline
Swinging Deslc Shelf
Pen Holders
W. A. Autrey (Gas}
Service c?,: Long Distance
Repairing shoes, 11. Larsen
Total -
-n3F, rEN-SION FUND.
Pension
Total
POLICE TENSION FUND.
Pension
IT
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71
Total -
PUBLIC USE TUD.
Public Use Charge
• 9.17
11.00
58.50
4.79
62.16
60.00
1.55
213.31
2211.48
447.11
86.99
6.38
2584.10
24.34
4.00
5.00
85.50
5.00
3.75
7.50
15.00
48.00
25.10
4.53
186.83
432.52
N603.61
5.92
1.48
60.00
5.36
36.65
8.57
• 121.23
193.50
58.64
1.60
5.15
7.84
.23
5.20
8.58
.75
87.99
87.50
97.50
185.00
132.50
77.50
85.00
77.50
77.50
450.00
2080.11
the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Er. Probst and on
regular sessi on, Tuesday evening,
transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
June 17th, 1924, at 8 o'clock P. M.
Respectful tted,