1924-11-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 18 1924.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock P. M. with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and. Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Probst, Tilden and. President
Otis (5) were noted present. Absent; None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 5th, 1924 were approved as read.
Mr. Tilden introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 817.
Authorizing the Mayor to Accept an Option to
Certain Tidelands."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
2./ The following were filed;-
The City Manager's Report for the fiscal year 1923-1924.
Copy of correspondence relative to Government Island rental.
Agreement between Southern Pacific Company and the City of Alameda power
line crossing at Bay Street.
Affidavit of posting Resolution declaring a public nuisance, 2047 Lincoln
Avenue.
6./ The following communications were received:
From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, re conditions existing along south
shore line from Park Street to Bay Farm Island Bridge. After discussion, Mr. Latham
moved that the Council receive a Committee from the Alameda Chamber of Commerce,
and that the City Planning Commission and the Civic League of Alameda be invited to
attend such a meeting to be held on Tuesday evening, December 2nd, 1924. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
7 * From the City Planning Commission, approving the plan advanced for the opening
of Eagle Avenue and the closing of Concordia Street. Ordered filed.
8.V From the City Planning Commission approving final location of the proposed
road on Bay Farm Island, as per plan submitted by City Manager Hickok. Ordered filed.
9.\,/ From the City Planning Commission recommending that the Council do not
accept as a public street, the offer of John F. Heinbockel, at the northwest corner
of Pearl Street and. Encinal Avenue. Mr. Latham moved that the report be adopted,
seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
10.7 From the City Planning Commission, advising the Council of the appointment
of a Committee to make a study of street and other public improvements. Ordered filed,
ii ,V From City Attorney Locke, relative to the Supreme Court decision of the State
of Massachusetts, pertaining to zoning classification of single and multiple dwellings.
dered filed.
12.7 From the Alameda Improvement Club, re public dumps, and opening of Eagle Avenue.
Ordered filed.
13.1 From the Alameda Improvement Club, re removal of the Southern Pacific poles
from the center of Central Avenue west of Sherman Street; also, asking information
re turn-out switches on San Jose Avenue car line. Mr. Tilden moved that the communica-
tion be filed and that the City Clerk be instructed to answer the first portion of
November 18, 1924.
14.V
Report of City Manager Hickok, re shelter station at High Street and.
Fernside Boulevard. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that the matter be re-
ferred to the City Manager with power to act, and that a shelter station be
erected at the expense of the City of Alameda. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
15.V In the matter of the hearing on the removal of the dilapidated building
at 2321 Alameda Avenue. Mr. Kaliski was present in the Council Chamber, as was
his representative, Mr. Mulvany, who stated that the present building would
be razed and a new three-story building erected after the first of the year.
Thereupon, Mr. Latham moved that further action by the Council be continued
to January 19, 1925, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
16./ The matter of the removal of the building at 2047 Lincoln Avenue, came
up. Mrs. Hilda Bjork, the owner, and. Mr. Strang, representing the Alameda
Investment Company, were present. After discussion, Mr. Tilden moved that the
recommendations of the Building Inspector and City Manager be approved and.
Building Inspector Maillot be instructed to proceed under Ordinance No. 181,
New Series, for the removal of the building. The motion was seconded by Mr.
' Probst and carried.
1'7,J A Bill entitled
19.
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. N. S.
Reclassifying Property.
(934 Taylor Ave.)
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter. Mr. Probst moved
that it be the sense of the Council that this ordinance be passed at the next
regular meeting, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance Providing for the Regulation and.
Licensing of Establishments Where Soft Drinks
are Sold or Dispensed in the City of Alameda."
and was read by the Clerk.
came up for passage,/Mx. Tilden moved that the Ordinance be adopted, seconded
by Mr. Latham and on roll,call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen
-Latham, Probst, Tilden and ?resident Otis, (4). Noes: Councilman Neiss, (1).
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance Providing for a Pension Fund far
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 the ordinance again be referred to
a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried.
20,4 Mr. Lochiel M. King, was present in the Council Chamber and addressed
the Council re railroad tracks through the Webster Street Tube. Mr. King,
stated that all plans and specifications definitely show that arrangements have
been made and figured in the estimated cost of the tube, all with the exception
of the actual laying of the tracks, which is an expense that must be assumed by
2
November 18, 1924.
A delegation of grocers, represented by Mr. C. F. Jude as spokesman, address-
ed the Council requesting that an adequate tax be placed upon the new system of
rolling grocerterias who contemplate operating in the City of Alameda. After dis-
cussion, Mr. Tilden moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare such an
ordinance and present same to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, for dis-
cussion, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
22.1 The City Manager stated that a request had been made to remove the fountain
on the west side of Park Street, north of Bank Avenue. After discussion, Mr. Latham
moved that the Fountain be taken out, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
2 . The City Manager rendered a verbal report, re the operation of busses on
High Street to E. 14th Street, Oakland. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that
the plan proposed by the Key System Transit Company to use Briggs Avenue, instead
of Central Avenae, be approved, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
24.V The Cit Manager called attention to the water service in the east end of
Alameda, stating that a series of six-inch mains east of High Street, should be
installed, and that the improvements contemplated would cost approximately
$13 500.00. Mr. Tilden moved that upon the recommendation of the City Manager
the improvements be made, and that the City Manager be instructed to take up the
matter with the East Bay Water Company, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call
carried unanimously.
25.V Mr. Latham moved that Councilman Tilden be granted a ninety-day leave of
absence to leave the State, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $2,618.13; against the
Police Department amounting to $76.29; against the Fire Department amounting to
$2126.61; against the Street Department amounting to $2252.75; against the Health
Department amounting to $168.43; against the Recreation Department amounting to
$165.69; against the Store Department amounting to $.74; against the Health Center
amounting to $199.68; against the Council Relief Fund.amounting to $61.84; against
the Electric Light Fund amounting to $1 620.40; against the Public Use Fund amount-
ing to 2,81O.44 and against the Compensation Insurance Fund amounting to $25.00
having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk
as follows:-
.General Departments.
Labor
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
AlaMeda Titles Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Combs, B. E.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Elster Printing Co.
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Ford, N. O.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
International City Mansger's Assn.
John9on Co., S.T.
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Municipal Electric Light
New,:omb, Chas, A.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Patrick & Co.
Perrless Boile
Schaffer, Wm.
Smith, Charles
Union Hardware & Tool CO.
Urn, Mpl_ nn_
Welding & M
Towel service
Printing
Gas
Meat
Filling Cabinet
Printing
If
TV
Money advanced
Membership dues
Distillate
TV
TV
nt City lighting
Photo mailers
Gap
R(thtal and tolls
Daters
ch.Wks, Patching boiler
Services
Plumbing
Hinges
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9 31.50
31 •
7.00
14.25
4.50
5.60
77.13
20.50
23.25
11.00
22.50
15.84
2.59
14.09
8.91
2218.67
1.15
7.50
16.38
15.11
64.80
25.00
7.15
3.31
.30
November 18 924.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Collins and Kearns
Crocker & Co., H. S.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Pacific as & Electric Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Shell Oil Co.
estern Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
American Rubber Mfg. Co.
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Anderson Mfg. Co.
California Wire Cloth Co.
Hackett, Prank H.
Heath Engineering Laboratories
Larking Mfg. Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Paula Furniture Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
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Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
SzAith, Charles
Standard. Oil Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Alameda Welding Works
Bishop Loupe
TV TV TV
TV TV TV
Clark & Sons, N.
Collins and Kearns
East Bay Water Co.
Engi.!eering and Contrqcting
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Inc.
Rhodes-Jamieson& Co.
Sanborn Map Co.
Siegler, Louis
Standard. Oil Co.
Waddell Lumber Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
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Alameda Times Star
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Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bischoff's Surgical House
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Bernal, Gus
Bollinger, L. F.
Buben, Zdenka
Calcutt, W. R.
Cranston, A. R.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Cutter Laboratory
Encinal Ice Company
Guerra, Dr. Arthur L.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Mulford, H. K.
Oakland Pioneer Soda Water Co.
Pacific Tell & Tel. Co.
Purity Spring Water Co.
Reese, J. W. Mrs.
Supt. of Documents
Strom Electrical Co.
Warhusrt, Dorothy
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bofinger, Mrs. Sarah H.
Police Department.
Laundry
Tire repairs
Tires
Index cards
Telephones
Gas
Wood and Coal
Gasoline
Clock rental and telegram
Total -
Fire Department.
Laundry
Fire hose
TV
Machine work
Sleeth mat
Plumbing
Sirens
Hydrant Gate
Phone tolls
Shades and mattresses
Gas
TV
Coal and screenings
Repairing water pipe
Gasoline
Clock rental
Total -
Street Department.
Gasoline
Welding
Parts
TV
TV
Sewer pipe
Tires
Water
Subscription
Service
Materials
Corrections on map
Sharpening tools
Gasoline
Lumber
Total
Health Department.
Laundry
TV
Printing
Advertising
Printing
Gasoline
Supplies
TV
Honeing Razor
Services
Money advanced
Galvd. Iron
Plumbing Works
Supplies
Vaccine Virus
Ice
Services
Money advanced for pigs
Supplies
Bottle
Services
Water
Services
Pamphlets
Brushes
Services
Total -
Recreation Department.
Gasoline
Services
1.21
16.96
8.60
7.91
11.53
1.00
8.28
18.75
2.05
- $ 76.29
$ 50.00
862.50
862.50
7.50
2.64
12.00
162.00
54.71
.40
16.50
27.79
26.32
20.95
4.30
15.00
1.50
- - - - 02126.61
1809.37
19.35
2.00
2.25
6.79
15.21
59.68
46.65
13.30
4.00
4.20
154.25
45.21
24.37
9.35
15.30
21.47
$ 2252.75
2.30
6.70
11.90
12.50
18.95
16.00
12.00
3.20
.50
1.00
.46
.40
4.15
7.94
1.00
5.70
5.00
10.00
7.34
1.00
6.89
.50
3.00
18.00
3.00
4.64
- -$ 168.43
8.58
36.00
7.2_7A
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Randall Margaret
Crocker Co., H. S .
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Brandon, Dr. Baxter B.
Flatow & Son, P.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Oakland California Towel Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Public Health Center of Alameda
Remington Typewriter Co.
Schultz, Herbert D.
Strom Electrical Co.
Alameda Social Service Board
Hermal, Ella
Mazzini, Miss E.
Municipal Electric Light PlEint
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Wentworth & Co., T. W.
November 18, 1924.
Recreation Department (Cont'd.)
Phones
Services
Total -
Store Department.
Mimeo stencil
Health Center.
Laundry
Gasoline
Dental work
Drugs
Lamp
Service
Gas
Services
Co. X-rays
Typewriter
Repairing glasses
Repairs
Alameda Electric Co.
Alameda Sdavenger's Assn.
Associated. Oil Company
Raker-Joslyn Co.
Board of Public Utilities
City of Alameda, Street Dept.
Fobes Supply 00.
Fuller & Co., W. P.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Heafey, Moore & McNair
Kellogg Express Co.
Linde -Air Products Co,
Newcomb, Chas. A.
Pacific Gas & ElectricCo.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Metal Works, Inc.
Pacific Tel. (F,3 Tel. Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Inc.
Reese, T. W.
Rhodes-Jamieson cc Go.
Riechel & Bredhoff
Rucker-Fuller Deck Co.
Standard -Underground Cable Co.
Vlestern Heavy Hardware & Iron Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
East Bay Water Co.
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Alameda Sanatorium
Anell & Jelte
Coupe Ambulance Co.
and
toll charges
Total -
Council Relief Fund.
Money advanced
Board
Rent
Gas
TV
Rental and tolls
Flexifil es
Total -
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Labor and material
Removing garbage
Gasoline
Insulators
Incidentals
Labor and material
Supplies
TV
TT
Electridal energy
Road Oil
Expressage
Oxygen
Supplies
Gas
Electrical energy
Vaterial
Service
Labor and material
Supplies
Repaits and inspection
'Materials
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Supplies
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Total -
PUBLIC USE FUND.
Water-pipe extensions
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Ready to serve charge
Total
COMPENSATION INSURANCE YUND.
Care of E. Arrecou.
X-ray
Ambulance to S. F.
Total -
2.30
2.00
0165.69
.74
0 12.06
2.97
17.00
14.56
.35
7.40
14.70
9.16
29.50
83.03
7.55
1.40
- 199.68
17.19
5.33
14.00
.50
4.40
9.17
11.25
61.84
15.25
6.50
26.40
33.01
159.45
55.48
144.45
9.00
100.62
8657.92
78.81
1.09
2.04
11.47
5.00
905.30
74.48
36.70
41.34
13.96
10.50
2.40
28.00
5.45
175.79
12.79
7.20
- $10620.40
90.44
90.44
63.55
353.89
50.79
2161.33
$ 2810.44
2.50
7.50
15.00
25.00
November 18, 1924.
Mr. Probst moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr,.
Latham and on toll call carried unaninously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet
in regular session, Tuesday evening, December 2nd, 1924, at 6 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.