1923-04-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 17, 1923.
The meeting convened at 8:00 P. M. with Council-president Otis presiding
, The roll was called and -Councilmen Adams„ Latham, Probst, Tilden, and Presi-
den Otis (51, were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 3rd, 1923 were approved as
read.
The minutes of the special meeting of April 9th, 1923 were approved as
read.
The following were received:
The contract and bond of McIntosh Bros. for Health Center Building.
Ordered filed.
24 Oath of Office of Alfred. Latham as Counca.Iman. Ordered filed.
Oath of Office of Ernest J. Probst as Councilman. Ordered filed.
4%/ President Otis then relinquished the Chair and the same was taken by City
Clerk, W. E. Varoce, The. Clerk read the following sections of the Charter:-
Art. II, Section 1; Article II, section 6 and Article II 'Section 5, Subdivision
4.
5v/ Mr. Probst moved that Councilman Frank Otis be nominated as President of
the Couiicil for the term expiring the third Monday in April, 1925, seconded by
Mr.tatham, Mr. Tilden moved that the nominations for President be closed and
that the Clerk be instructed to cast the ballot for Mr. Otis, seconded by
Mr. Adams and carried unanimously. Such was the order.
Mr. Otis moved that Councilman B. J. Probst be nominated as Vice-president
of the Council for the term expiring the third. Monday in April, 1925, seconded
by Mr. Latham. There being no other nominations Mr. Adams moved that the Clerk
be instructed to cast the ballot for Mr. Probst, seconded by Mr. Tilden and
carried unanimously. Such was the order.
Mr. Otis then resumed the chair.
The following communications were received:
7i From The Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Ltd., re Webster Street
grade. Mr. Latham moved that the letter be filed and that the action of the Council
re change of grade of Webster Street be postponed until the regular meetin g. of
the Council to be held May 15, 1923. , seconded by Mr. Probst and earried.
V/ From Ben F. Lamborn, re extension of Morton Street through to the Oakland
Harbor. Ordered filed.
From Ben F. Lamborn, re Southern Pacific rail y service and rates.
Ordered filed.
10-/ From Alameda Pyruid No. 8, Sciots, requesting permission to conduct a
water carnival at Cottage Baths from May 27 to June 2, inclusive. Mr. Latham
moved that permission be granted, under the supervision of the City Man
seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
re
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From City Attorney Locke:„ re deed from the Southern Pacific Company
arding Versailles Avenue opening. Ordered filed.
FromE. K. Taylor, re special election on Naval Base. Mr. Latham moved
April 17, 1923.
13 k/ M. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 632.
Opposing Abandonment of the Southern Pacific Cross
Town Service between Oakland and. Alameda."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to ado t the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
14 A Bill entitled, '
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No New Series.
Reclassifying Property."
(Hospital)
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Tilden moved that the Ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed. unani
mously. Dr. Wm. Barclay Stephens exhibited to the Councilmen, plans of the proposed
hospital,
15 v The Clerk stated that the time had arrived for the hearing on the reclassification
of the property on the northeast corner of Oak Street and. Central Avenue. There being
no objectors, a Bill entitled.
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Property."
(Church)
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter.
16, There being a number of persons present in the Council Chamber in the interest
of the proposed d ing ordinance President Otis invited discussion on the s e.
Thereupon Rev. H. Miller addressed the Council and read a letter from the Rev.
Shires., Rev. D. O. Colegrove on behalf of the Ministerial Union, Messrs. 011ie
Snedi E. R. Niess, R. Strehlow and. Mrs. 5. Haslett, Mrs. E O. Schetter and. Mrs
Lilian Hill Policewom
upon A Bill entitled
For
addressed the Council in support of the Ordinance. There—
"A Bill
Ordinance No New Series.
An Ordinance Regulating Public Dances in the
City of Alameda."
came- upfor passe and s read by the Clerk. Councilman Adams moved that the Ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Mt. Probst and on roll call it was adopted and passed.
unanimously.
17/ In the matter of the hearing on Versailles Avenue opening, Mr. Probst moved that
the hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the Council to be held. May 15,
1923 seconded by Mr. Adams and on roll call carried.
M±. Latham Moved that the City Manager be instructed to look into the delapidated
condition of the house at 858 Oak Street and report back at the next meeting of the
Council; seconded by Mr. Probst and oarried.
19/ - Mr. Latham moved that Councilman Tilden be granted a six months' leave of
absence,to leave the United States, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $2794.27; against the
April. 17, 1923
Department amounting to $90.00; against the Recreation Department amounting to
$115.68; against the Store Department amounting to $61.70; a:;inst the Council
Relief Fund, amounting to $75.17; a nst the Initiative Relief Fund amounting '
to $45.00 and against the Electric Light Fund amounting to $7597.11 having been
appraTed and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
General Departments
Labor
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
millan Company, The
MoiiseK1inkner Co.
Municipa]. Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. CO
Stauffer, H. A.
Strom Electrical Co.
Weise, E. R.
Taman & Erbe Mf. . Co.
Elster Printing Go.
Ford, F. O.
Fox. Geo. H.
Guy & Co., Fred. M.
Hickok, Clifton E.
Inter-city Express
Johnson Co., S. T.
9 . W
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League of Cal. Municipalities
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Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bradley 80'Emmon6
Collins & Kearns
Moise-Klinkner Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas ' Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Shell Company
Strom Electrical Co.
Western tlninn Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Welding Works
Anthony, Earle C.
Ford, N. O.
Kracke & Brunje
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Paficic Gas & Electric Go.
Standard Oil Co.
Standard. Oil Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Woodruff W. S
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Baird.
Clark & Sons, N.
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Dick, E. C.
East Bay Water Co.
Heafey, Moore &McNair
Irvine & Jachens
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Construction Co.
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Vosburgh, L. W.
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Towel service
Printing
Copies of Ordinance
printing and advertising
Printing
Mnvelopes
Complaint blanks
Premium on surety bonds
Overhauling typewriter
Incidental expenses
Subscription
Distillate
9.
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Dues
Book
Stamp for Court Docket
City lighting
Gas
Rental ald tolls
Refund of assessment
Light in laboratory
Refund of Assessment
Manila guides
Equipping filing cabinet
Total - - - - -
24.00
8.00
5.80
2.50
29.02
9.25
49.52
30.00
167.50
12.50
3.21
4.50
9.2,6
12.35
19.47
40.00
5.00
5.80
2296.06
3.77
12.51
6.00
24.25
5.00
3.00
6.00
2794.27
Police Department.
Repairs to tires 11.83
Motorcycle oil 5.00
Tire and. Tube 30.00
Rubber stamps 1.05
Labor and attendance 50.00
Gas .37
Rental and tolls 11.85
Gasoline 21.25
Batteries 9.00
Clock rental 1.25
Total ----------- 141.60
Fire Department.
Linen and towel service,
Welding radiator
Fan belt
Printing
Bi-carb. Soda
Recharging batteries
Labor and attendance
Gas
Gasoline
Clock rental
Cleanser
50.00
4.00
2.73
15.00
14.00
1.00
240.02
23.80
8.50
17.00
1.50
2.40
Total - - - - - - - - 0 379.95
Street Department.
Tube repairs $ 1285.68
Tube repairs 14.13
Sharpening picks 5.00
Sewer Pipe 51.45
5.60
Supplies 8.27
Water. 13.26
Road. Oil 111.97
Street Signs 30.60
Service 3.24
Rock 61.00
Materials 14,70
Supplies 8.59
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Brake Co., S. E.
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
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Crocker Co., H. S.
Etcinal Ice CO.
Flatow & Son, P.
Kberber Fuel & Feed Co.
Neal-Stratford & Kerr
Oakland. Pioneer Soda Water Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Wright, Beseie
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Baird, J. V.
knam, Mary
Johnson, G.
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Spalding & Bros., A. G.
Vosburgh, L. W.
Waddell Lumber Co.
Crocker Co., H.
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Alameda City Social Soolal Servioe
Central Shrley Cre
Durein's Shoe Store
Hanson, W. J.
Kelly-, Mrs. G. Earle
Natt, Mrs. Margaret
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
O'Brien, T. 3.
Health Department.
Laundry
Aprons
Supplies
Twine
Ice
Hospital supplies
Wheat hay
Binding eases
Water bottles
Rental and tolls
Services
Total - - -
Recreation Departmen
Tube repair
Repairs
Services
Grading
Kay
Gas
Telephones
Pipe collars
Crayon
Lumber
Total
Store Department.
Twine
Typewriter ribbons
Total - - - - - - -
COUNCIL RELIEF FUND.
April 17, 1923.
5,88
6.45
15,91
3.11
1.84
5,3
31.45
3.50
4.35
1.00
4.77
6.40
- - - - --$ 90.00
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Board. Money advanced
Molk
Shoes
Rent
Rent
Rent
Rental and tolls
Total -
INITIATIVE RELIEF FUND.
Labor
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Alameda Steam Laundry Association
Alameda Times
Associated. Oil Co.
Board of Public Utilities
Fobes Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Helfrecht, Fred A.
Jones & Co., Ed.
Kellogg Express Co.
Konigehofers
y's '1.Auto Works
Merchants Express & Dray Co
O'Brien, Sign Co.,
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Reese, T. W.
Shaw, Arthur
Vosburgh, L. W.
We instock- Nichols Co.
Western Electric Co.
Westinghouse E. & M. Co.
White Co.
Zellerbach Parser Co.
Towel service
Printing
Gasoline
Incidentale
Supplies
Electric ene
Tool
Supplies
Expressage
Cheesecloth
Repairs
Expressage
Si painting
Gas
Phone service
Typewriter inspection
Supplies
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Cross-arms
Meters
Supplies
Paper
NOY este
.45
43.25
16.00
20.00
13.00
9.28
2.40
9.80
.10
1.40
- - $ 1 5 68
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2.90
58,80
61.70
12.00
25.92
14.85
10.00
6.00
5.00
1.40
75.17
45.00
3.00
176,.65
14.45
12,70
85.95
6656.34
5.00
8.50
.25
1.00
4.05
1.26
6.00
. 2.58
33.24
3.00
1.25
16,60
16.36
40.00
408.40
96.1a
4.41
Total - - - - - - - - - 07597.11
Mr. Probst moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Latham
and on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in