1924-06-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALA=A
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 17th, 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, (4), were noted present. Absent Councilman Tilden (1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 3rd 1924 were approved as read.
The following were received:
1./ Affidavit of publication of Notice to Wreckers of Buildings re Chestnut
Street 'Tire House. Ordered filed.
2.V Affidavit of publication of Milk Report. Ordered filed.
3.1 Grant of Right of Way - United States of America Liberty Ship Yard to
City of Alameda. Filed.
4. Report of M. E. L. P. for the month of February 1924. Filed.
5.V Oath of Office E. W. Young as Special Police Officer. Ordered filed.
6. The Clerk stated that in response to the advertisement "Notice to Wreckers"
he was in receipt of five bids. Mr. Latham moved that the bids be received and
opened seconded by Mr. 2robst and carried. Thereupon the Clerk cpened and read
the bids as follows:
Symon Bros, for the sum of 65.00. Cash accompanying
bid 082.50.
Bradford Wrecking Company for the sum of 3130.00. Check
accompanying bid 065.00.
Harold R. Hartley for the sum of 0115.00. Check accompany-
ng bid 060.00.
T. L. Brandt & G. L. Davies, for the sum of 40.00. Check
accompanying bid 070.00.
M. J. Mulvihill kSon for the sum of 030.00. Check
accompanying bid 030.00.
Mr. Latham moved that the bid be awarded to Symon Bros., and that checks be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders and that the Mayor be authorized to sign
the necessary contract for the removal of the building. Seconded by Mr. Probst
and carried.
7.' Mr. Probst moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for sale
the Sherman Street fire house, building only. Seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
In the matter of the opening of certain streets in the :west end of Alameda
in Woodstock Tract, Mr. C. L. Travers representing the Chamber of Commerce, ]Ir.
J. Rosefield and Mr. P. Schlichting addressed the Council, favoring the opening.
Messers W. H. L. Hynes and Daniel Dutton appeared for the owners of the property
in question. After a general discussion Mr. Probst moved that the matter be
submitted to the Committee of the Thole, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
9.V The Olerk presented to the Council the report of the Special Committee
in re Belt Line Railroad. Hon. L. R. Weinmann appeared for the Alaska Packers
Association, and the Council was also addressed by J. Rosefield, C. Strom and
L. Y. King, requesting the Council to adopt the report. After discussion Mr.
Latham moved that the report be adopted, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll
call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
11.1
The Clerk stated that no protests had been received unc.er Resolution
of Intention No. 69, N.S. reHFillmore Street, and thereupon Yr. Trobst intro-
duced and moved the adoption of
"ReSolution No. 768
Resolution Ordering the Work "
Mr. Latham seconded the motionto adopt the resolution, and on roll call
carried unanimously.
The Clerk stated that no protests had been filed under Resolution
of Intention No, 70, N. S. re Washington Street. Messers A. La Plant and
E. E. Arnold were in the Council Chamber and voiced verbal protest against
the contemplated improvements. Mr. ''rank Hally addressed the Council in
favor. After discussion Mr. Latham moved that the matter be continued until
next regular meeting of the Council to be held July 1st in order to permit
the protestants to enter their protests in writing. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Trobst and carried unanimously.
12.V The Clerk stated that no nrotests had been received under
Resolution of Intention No. 71 re Bay Island Avenue. Mr. Latham thereupon
intreduced.and:Moved the adoption of
, "Resolution No. 769
Resolution Ordering the Work"
Mr. Probst seconded the motion and on roll call same carried unanimously.
13.4 Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 770
Recinding Resolution of Intention
No. 72 N. S. for the improvement
of Standford Street, passed
June 3rd 1924.
Mr. rrobst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call same
carried unanimously.
14.1 Mr. Trobst introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 771.
Resolution of Intention No. 72-A N. S.
Re Standford St.
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call same
carried unanimously.
15,V Mr. I'robst introduced and moved adoption of
"Resolution No. 772
In re uncollectable personal
property taxes for the fiscal
year ending June 30th 1920.
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call same
carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 773
In re uncollectable personal
property taxes for the fiscal
year ending June 30th 1921.
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call same
carried unanimously.
17.V Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 774
In re salary of Social Worker.
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call same
carried unanimously.
Mr. Probst introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 775
Awarding contracts for Lincoln School.
Mr. Latham.seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call same
carried unanimously.
The following communications were received from the Board of Education.
bids for the Lincoln School; Filed.
19.1 From Carl Werner advising acceptance of new fire house. Filed.
20.1/ From City Clerk requesting six days vacation. Mr. Latham moved
that the request be granted, seconded by IVIr. 2robst and carried.
21./ From Department of Public Works, re depositing dredge materials on
Tract 45. Yr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the City
Manager, seconded by Mr. ,Trobst and carried.
22.'/ From Board of Education, re easement of westerly side of Oak Street
adjacent to the southerly line of Central Avenue. Fiied.
23./ A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance O. ,; ; New Series.
Prescribing license tax for dramatic
or musical shows."
came up for passage, and was read by the Clerk. Mr. l'robst moved the adoption
of the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call same carried unan-
, imously.
24.V A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance providing for the regu-
lating and licensing of Soft Drink
Establishments in City of Alameda."
came up for passage. Mr. rrobst moved that the action of the Council be post-
poned until next regular meeting to be held on July 1st. Seconded by Mr.
Latham and carried.
25.1/ A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance providing a Relief and
rension 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. Probast moved that action of the Council be postponed
1,71- IT1^ Tthry anti nsrried.
26.1 A Bill entitled
came
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. Nev 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."
up for passage. Mr. Latham moved that action of the Council be postponed
two weeks.
Seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
27.0 A bill entitled
Tor
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Church)
was introduced and laid over under provision of the Charter
Claims against. the General Fund amounting to 05008.78; against the
Police Department amunting.to 0388.71; against the Fire Department amounting
to 09019.34; against the Street Department amounting to 02392.71; against the
Health Department amounting to 095.43; against the Recreation Department
amounting to 0432.14; against the Electric Light Tund 011,753.54; against the
Compensation Insurance Fund amounting to 012.50; against the Health Center Fund
amounting to 01065.02; against the School Construction Fund amounting to 0250.00;
against the Initiative Relief Fund amounting to 050.00; and against the Council
Relief Fund amounting to 083.07 having been approved and audited by the proper
officials were liested by the Clerk as follows:
General Departments.
Labor
Chamber
Alameda
Alameda
of Commerce
Steam Laundry
Times Star
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Alameda Vulcanizing Yforks
Alameda Welding Works
Lee Buckley
A. Carlisle & CO.
B. E. Combs
H. S. Crocker Co.
East Bay Water Co.
C. T.Fischer
N. O. Ford
Wm. F. Hockins
S. T. Johnson
Kewanee Boiler Co.
League of Calif. Municipalities
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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TV
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Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Company
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
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Ansell & Jelte
Geo. A. Faulkner
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Municipal Electric Ligh
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A. Manuel
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TV
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Police
Envelopes
Towel service
Printing
TV Justice Docket
Advertising
Printing
Ty
Oil and Gas
Repairs
Labor at Garbage Dumps
Polders
Meat for Rat Poison
2 Record books
Water
Salary
Printing
Plumbing Repairs
Fuel Oil
Repairs
Dues
Recharging battery
Extension cords
City Lighting month Apr.30/24
May 31/24
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Gas
Rentals and. Tolls
Total .
Dec,artment.
* 0 0 0
Gas
Tire Repairs
X-Ray photo - E. L. Swanson
Motorcycle parts
Chain for motorcycle
Labor and attendance
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Repairs to motorcycle
Lumber
42.00
1.19
7.00
72.00
39.50
38.19
2.50
21.75
7.87
2.00
66.00
18.25
1.60
48.00
21.74
104.25
18.50
2.25
12.83
48.00
50.00
.50
9.99
2264.95
2088.07
4.90
14.95
5008.78
.19
20.60
18.00
12.45
3.75
50.00
50.00
100.33
9.10
"Police Department (Cont'd).
Pacific Tel. '9,4 Tel. Co.
Pacific Gas. (3: Electric Co.
United Petroleum Co.
Union Oil Company
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Western Union Tel.Co.
Alameda Furniture Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Bonded Floors Co.
East Bay Water Co.
N. O. Ford
Revolving Fund
McIntosh Bros.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Rental & Tolls
Gas - City Pound
Dominion Oil
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5/24
6/2
6/11
Message and Clock rental
Total • • • • • • • •
Fire Department.
Furniture - Station #3
Towel & Linen service
_Linoleum - new station
Water
Printing
Purchases
Moving fence - new station
Attendance ?/: Supplies
Fire Alarm Equipment
Labor, attendance ?4 supplies
Recharging batter
Repairs to Truck 1
Plumbing repairs
Gas to May 24/24
Shades for new fire house
Rainting truck #1
Drive chain
Mill brooms
Supplies
Gasoline
E. H. Owens
Pacific Gas .P); Electric Co.
Paula Furniture Co.
John F. Reese
Seagrave Co.
St,5te of Calif. - Industrial Home
Standard Rubber Co.
Standard Oil Co.
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Carl Werner
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Western Union Tel. Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
R. Zelinsky
AJPIrneda V-ulcanislmg Works
Labor
W. R. Calcutt
N. Clark & Sons
East Bay Water Co.
Engelbrecht Co.
Heafy, Moore and McNair
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Powell Bros.
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Louis Siegler
Standard Oil Co.
TV TT TV
United Petroleum Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing
Alameda Steam Laundry
Mrs. Carey
Alameda Times Star
A. R. Cranston
Encincal Ice Co.
Dr. A. L. Guerra
Marie Leech
Dorothy MeMaster
Municiral Electric Light
H. Y.. Mulford Co.
IT TV TV
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Dorothy Warhurst
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6/4/24
6/6/24
Paym't on gas pumps - fire
Accept. payment - Bungalow
Clock rental for June
One case toilet paper
Painting
Total . .
Street Departrnent
Gasoline amd oil
;1?
house
. 0 0 0 0 9
One keg nails
Sewer pipe
Water for May/24
Supplies
Road Oil
Prints & Negatives
Materials
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Sharpening: too1 tools
Gasoline
TV
Dominion Oil
Total
Health Department
0 0 0 0
Gasoline
Laundry
Salary
Printing
Repairs
Ice
Emergency Case
Guinea pig
Sub. Clerick Work
Co. Greese, Oil and adjustments
SuPplies
Recreation
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Work:s
Sarah H. Bofinger
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Bill of June /24
Salary
Total . 0 • .
Department.
7rinting
Gasoline
'Salary
•
JS
14.27
.80
39.96
22.50
22.50
22.50
1.76
388.71
140.80
50.00
596.00
21.71
5.50
12.42
21.00
77.25
4204.30
1123.29
.50
410.89
24.75
22.93
35.00
90.00
30.50
17.55
2.00
9.00
36.00
385.20
1079.00
1.50
8.00
614.25
9019.34
31.91
1839.50
5.50
67.91
3.74
1.30
77.50
27.89
64.20
200.65
3.00
12.60
16.20
40.81
2392.71
2.33
4.76
2.60
29.50
2.75
6.35
2.50
10.00
12.00
3.08
3.34
5.00
5.42
5.80
95.43
21.40
7.60
24.00
,C6
Recreation Department (bont'd)
J. DeBorba
East Bay .:later Co.
C. H. Haas
Wm. T. Hockins
J. G. Iubben
A. Manual
Maxwell Hardware Co.
C. G. Morse & Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Patterson-Williams
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Piwell Bros.
Strable Hardwood Co.
A. G. Spaulding & Bros.
E. P. Dutton Sign Co.
Vallance Nursery
Salary (Gardner)
Water
Repairing flagpoles and ropes
Plumbing repairs
Horse feed
Lumber
Hardware
Seeds
Repairs
Roller Bearings
Rentals and Tolls
Sand and rock and cement
Hardwood Lumber
Block Letters
Painting signs
Nicotine
60.00
15.71
25.00
1.50
17.00
41.60
22.17
.34
19.92
75.00
2.88
27.70
35.12
3.60
29.60
2.00
Total • • • . • • • • 432.14
Electric Light Fund
Alameda Steam Laundry
H. Wischhusen
Auto Electric Service
Forbes Supply Co.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Board of Public Utilities
W. P. Puller c Co.
Line Material Co.
E. K. Wood Lumber Co.
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Associated Oil Co.
East By Water Co.
Riechel & Bredhoff
Charles A. Newcomb
Thomas Day Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Pacific Metal Works
Ansell & Jelte
Towel Service
Supplies
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Incident, s for :ay
Supplies
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Printing
Supplies & Repairs
Electric Current
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Gasoline
Water to 5/26/24
Repairs
Supplies
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Tentals and tolls
Supplies
6.00
4.50
1.95
1.75
133.89
19.81
2.45
47.08
2.50
197.00
20.49
1101.25
9923.16
20.70
2.41
20.50
2.60
175.96
37.20
32.34
Total • • • • • • • • 411753.54
Compensation Ins. Fund.
X-Ray Photos F. O. Emlay 12.50
Health Center Fund.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Scavengers Ass'n.
Bischoff's Surgical House
Edwin Champion
Encinal Ice Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Oakland Towel Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
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Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Mrs. 2.E.Spunn
Laundry
Services
Supplies
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Ice
Gas
Supplies
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10.71
3.20
55.53
3.25
.25
8.21
916.26
26.00
Service for May 1924 9.35
Rental 6.00
" and tolls 11.13
Mill wood 2.00
Nurse-supplies 13.13
Total • • • • • • • • • 1065.02
School Construction Pund.
Goodfellow, Eels, Moore & Orrick Examination and report
Initiative Relief ?und.
Social Service Deportment Money advanced for labor
Council Relief 2und.
Mrs. Bell Eason
Yrs. Veda M. Boone
Ers. Jennie Mazwell
Rypewriter Guy
Marie Rainey
C. Algri
W. A. Autrey
Pacific Tel. P.0 Tel. Co.
C. Autrey
Rent
Water
Rent
Cleaning & OverhaulinF
Rent
Interest
Gas
Charges and rental
Rent
Total • • • • • • • • • •;;.1
250.00
50.00
5.00
2.07
5.00
13.25
20.00
5.63
3.00
11.12
18.00
83.07
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid seconded by Er.
r:obst and on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to
meet in regular session, Tuesday evening, July lst, 1924, at 8 o'clock P. E.
Resnectfully submitted