1923-03-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAIvIEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 6TH, 1923
The meeting convened at 8:15 P. E. 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 February 20th, 1923, were approved
as read.
The following were received:
1/ Report of the Municipal Electric Light Plant for the month o± November
1922. Ordered filed.
2/ r Oath of Office of J. P. Dinsdale, as police officer. Ordered filed.
3v Affidavit of publication of election proclamation. Ordered filed.
4/ Affidavit of publication of Resolution Establishing Election Precincts
and Appointing Election Officers. Ordered filed.
1
51 Affidavit of publication of Notice to Bidders, re Health Center Building
Ordered filed.
6 V Communication from Hon. Louis Rartlett, iiayor of Berkeley, re formation
of Water District. Ordered filed.
7% Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution Bo. 611.
Transferring 07500.00 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 and passed unanimously.
8./ Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 612.
Transferring *7500.00 from the General Fund to
the Health Center Building Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 613.
Transferring 2,584.22 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 and passed unanimously.
10 Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 614.
Transferring 22,000.00 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 and passed unanimously.
11V
Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 615.
Providing for Refunding Delinquent Tax Penalty
March 6th, 1923.
adopted and passed unanimously.
12/ Mr. :?robst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Re olution No. 616.
Resolution of Appreciation to Alameda Boy Scouts."
Mr. Adams seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
The following communications were received:
From the Alaska Packers Association, requesting the Council to close a
portion of Arbor Street, running northeasterly from Buena Vista Avenue to Tract 23.
hr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the city manager, to report
back at the next meeting of the Council, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
14yi From h. O. Liesen, re maintenance of a goat farm at 1008 Pacific Avenue.
hr. Probst moved that the matter be referred to the City hanager, seconded by Mr.
Adams and carried.
151 From the County Clerk, containing a Notice of a public hearing to be held.
Friday, karch 9, 1923, at 2 o'clock P. M., Room 401 Custom House, San Francisco,
re approval of plans of a. tunnel under the Oakland Estuary. Mr. Latham moved that
the Mayor represent the city at this meeting, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
16v From Hon. Louis Bartlett, Mayor of Berkeley,re meeting on the subject
of the formation of a municipal water district for the East Bay cities, to be held
Thursday evening, March 8, 1923, at 8 o'clock, Room 101 Hote1:06klaad. Mr. Probat
moved that the invitation be accepted., seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
171 In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building at 541 Santa Clara
Avenue, Mr. Probst moved that the matter be laid on the table, seconded by mr.
Latham and carried.
18V A Bill entitled.
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying the Property on the South side of
Santa Clara Avenue, 100 feet East of Park Avenue,
thence Easterly 80 feet, etc. to a
Class V, Public Garage District."
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Probst moved that the Ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed
unanimously.
19v/ A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Property Situate 911 Central
Avenue to a Class V, Public Garage District."
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. hr. Probst moved that the Ordinance
be adopted,' seconded by hr. Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed
unanimously.
A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Authorizing Transfer of City property to the
March 6th, 1923.
21/ The City Manager stated that considerable difficulty had been experienced
by the Contra Costa Hog Company in obtaining a five year bond covering the Con-
tract as per their recent bid. Mr. Latham muyed that the matter be referred
to the City Manager and City Attorney, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
22i
Oak Street and Encinal Avenue, the City Engineer stated that Isabella Roach, the
owner of the property in question was,wrilling to sell eight feet at a price of
$50.00 per foot, with the understanding that she will construct the sidewalk,
and recommended its purchase by the City. Mr. Latham moved that the city purchase
the property in question and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the
necessary papers in connection therewith, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call
carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 897.29; against the
Police Department amounting to 2.75; against the Fire Department amounting to
$97.53; against the Street Department amounting to 1802.93; against the Health
Department amounting to ,84.41; against the Recreation Department amounting to
$1022.44; against the Council Relief Fund amounting to $213.23; against the
In the matter of the widening of the sidewalk at the northeast corner of
Electric Li, ht Fund amounting to
85 9 57; against the Police Pension Fund
amounting to $412.50; against the Fire Pension Fund amounting to $170.00 and
against the Initiative Relief Fund amounting to 045.00, having been approved and
audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:-
GENERAL FUND.
General Departments.
Labor
Alameda Times Star
TV TV
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American Law Book Co.
Ascher, Mrs. Augusta
Bush, Mrs. Effie L.
Clark, Mrs. Nettie A.
°roll, F. J.
DeBerna, hrs. Jeanne
Dodd, F. V.
Ford, O.
Guy & Co., Fred M.
Hammond, H. h.
Hargrave, Fred J.
Hickok, C. E.
Johnson Co., S. T.
Langford, Mrs. Alice M.
iviehrtens, H. G.
Otis, Frank
Priestly, Mrs. Matilda
Reyenga, Elizabeth
Rogers, Miss Ada
Schirmacher Co.
Vallance Nursery
Vorheis, hrs. Kathryn
Alameda Steam Laundry
Guy & Co., Fred M.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Ohio Chemical Company
24.50
Advertising 130.55
9.11
Printing 244.95
Book 7.50
Services in Clerk's office 15.00
TT ft TV 15.00
4.50
Auto upkeep 25.00
Services in City Clerk's office 15.00
Insurance premium 11.00
Printing 33.00
Cleaning,and inspecting 11.25
Postage on sample ballots 136.67
Insurance premium 40.00
Auto upkeep 25.00
Distillate 17.81
Services in City Oity Olerk's office 15.00
Insurance premium 11.00
Allowance as Mayor 50.00
Services in Clerk's office 12.00
11 TV It It 22.50
TV tV TV 4.50
1.75
10.00
4.50
Repairing door check
Bermuda grass seed.
Services in Clerk's
office
Total --------- 897.29
Police Department.
Laundry 2.25
Inspecting typewriters 6.75
Recharging battery .50
Oxygen tank
Total - - -
21.0
32.75
Alameda Electrical Co.
Anthony, Inc., Earle C.
Baird, J. V.
Guy ?c Co., Fred C.
Hauch's Grocerteria
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Steinmetz, Walter T.
Waddell Lumber Co.
Weinstock-Nichols Co..
Labor
Bishop & Loupe
Clark & Sons, N.
Heafey, Moore & McNair
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Powell Bros.
United Petroleum Co.
Vosburgh4 L. W.
American Public Health Association
Carpenter, Dr. T.
Encinal Ice Co.
Guy & Co., Fred M.
Hiakok, C. E. City Manager
Hodgkins, Mrs.'Rebecaa
'Moorman, Z.
Parisian Laundr
y
Purity Spring Water Co.
Snow, William
Wilkens,-J. H.
Wright, Bessie
Calcutt, W. R.
California Nursery Co.
Carter Motor Co., H. V.
Cohen, Emilie. A.
Craws Nurseries
Gardner, U. S.
Gutta Percha Rubber M Co.
Guy & Co., Fred M.
Lubben, J. G.
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Powell Bros.
Southern Padific Co.
Valiance Nursery
Waddell Lumber Co.
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Conniff, Mrs. E. I.
Crocker Co., H. S.
DuFalut, Noe
Durein's Shoe Store
East Bay Water Co.
Hales, Carrie J.
Konigshoferts
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Spunn, Mrs. Beulah E.
Sylvester, J.
Fire Department.
Bracket giobe
Supplies
Repairs
Inspecting typewriters
Soap
Recharging batteries
Money advanced.
Lumber
Monogram oil
Total -
Street Department.
Spark plugs
Sewer pipe
Road Oil
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Rock and cement
Dominion Oil
Paint and ax handle
Total
Health Department.
Subscription
Transportation
Ice
Inspecting typewriters
Money advanced for guinea pigs
Cleaning hospital
Money advanced
Laundry
Water
Services
Sheets
Services
Recreation Department.
Supplies
Trees
Horseboots
Services
Trees
Paint
Hose
Inspecting
Straw
Tools
Cement,
Freight
Seeds
Lumber
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Total
typewriter
sand
COUNCIL RELIEF FUND.
and roc k
Total
Board.
Ledger sheets
Rent
Shoes
Water
Clerical services
Supplies
Gas
Rental and tolls
Services
Rent
Total -
March 6th, 1923.
1.75
10.92
2.50
2.25
10.60
1.00
10.21
16.34
41.96
97.53
1100.50
3.60
72.58
105.14
70.96
104.10
106.25
36.75
3.05
1602.93
5.00
35.00
4.90
4.50
6.00
4.13
1.40
3.46
2.42
.50
5.00
6.00
6.10
84.41
4.55
310.00
25.00
10.00
72.00
.20
98.10
2.25
3.00
14.50
20.20
.72
194.85
78.88
188.19
l022.44
31.33
1.18
14.00
6.30
1.31
81.20
41.77
4.69
1.45
10.00
20.00
213.23
LCi
March 6th, 1923.
Alameda Times Star
Associated Oil Co.
Bishop & Loupe
Citizens Bank
Cochran & Celli
Crocker Co., H. S.
Empire Foundry Co.
Faulkner, Geo. A.
Fdbes Supply Co.
General Electric Co.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
HanjesBormann Co.
Linde Air Products Co.
Maak-International Motor Triick Co.
Marshall-Newell Supply Co.
McConnell, Rushton
MercJiants Express & Draying Go.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Paraffine Companies, Inc., The
Reese, T. W.
Riechel &Bredhoff
State Compensation Insurance Fund.
United. Iron Works
Waddell Lumber Co.
Weaver-Wells Co.
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Weinstock-Vichols Co.
Western Electric Co.
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Western Heavy Hardware Iron Co.
Westinghouse E. & M. Co.
Conrad, J.
Hadley, J.
Kamp, A.
Rogers, J.
Schroeder, J.
Beuck, Charles
Millington, F. K.
O'Brien, J. J.
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Supplies
Gasoline
Supplies
Rent
Repairs
Sup,)lies
Ii
Oxygen
Automobile
Supplies
Insurance premium
Drayage
Replacing pole
Correcting error
Typewriter inspections
Labor and material
Premium on policy
Supplies
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Total
POLICE PENSION FUND.
Pension
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Total -
FIRE PEPSI ON FUND.
Pension
Total -
INITIATIVE RELIEF FUND.
Services
88.40.
31.45
1.05
40.00
167.45
26.78
5.18
2.50
23.42
628.80
59.27
102.66
1.93
3989.79
23.85
4.75
.28
18.20
1.00
3.00
24.00
2287.87
26.00
5.11
12.90
189.50
10.24
177.80
93.20
1.59
551.60
43 8599.57
125.00
70.00
77.50
70.00
70.00
412.50
80.00
90.00
170.00
45.00
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Probst and
on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session Tuesday evening, March 20th, 1923, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,