1923-07-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR G OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVEUING, JULY 17, 1923.
The meeting convened at 8:00 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).
Mr. Latham moved that Miss H. B. Dudgeon be appoInted city clerk pro tem
seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 3rd, 1923 were approved as read.
The following were received:
1 Continuation certificate on the bond of J. J. Plwnmer, Collector for the
Municipal Electric Light Plant. Ordered filed.
21i Affidavit of publication of"Volice of Right to Appeal rom Act of Street
Superintendent in Removing deed , eto.T. Ordered filed.
Affidavit of posting "Notice of Public dork" under Resolution of Intention
No. 67, N. S. Ordered filea.
Affidavit of Publication "Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals", under Resolutinn
of Intention Bo. 65, V. S. (Bay Island Avenue crossings.)
The following communications were received:
From Auditor and Assessor, P. J. Croll, submitting asses,ment figures
of the City of Alameda for the year 1923. Ordered filed.
From dm. J. Locke, City Attorney, re reduction of trans-bay ferry rates.
Mr. Latham moved that the matter lay over to the next regular meeting, seconded by
Mr. Probst and carried.
From City Attorney, 7. J. Locke, re application for anding place on
Government Island. Ordered filed.Capt.B.AXalmer, representing the 316th squadron
of the Reserve Corps, addressed the Council stating the desires of the Plying Corps.
After discussion, Er. Latham moved that an official application be requested of the
organization desiring to use a portion of Government Island as a landing place,
seconded by Er. Pro) t and carried.
From Ben P. Lamborn, re opening of Lorton Street from Pacific Avenue to
the Estuary. Ordered filed.
From j. H. Cramer, regarding his reappointment as expert accountant for
the City of Alameda for the term ending June 30, 1924. Mr. Latham moved that
ix. I. H. Cramer be appointed expert account for the City for the term ending
June 30, 1924, at a salary of ;65.00 per month, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll
call carried unanimously.
1(4 From the House-dives League of Alameda, petitioning the council to so
extend the service of the Public Utilities Department as to incThde the public
distribution of milk. Mrs. d. T.Cleverdop,president of the State Housewives'
League addressed the council urging the Council to seriously consider a plan for
municipal control and distribution of milk in Alameda. After discus ion, Er.
Adams moved that the matter be taken under advisement,by the Council, seconded by
Mr. Probst and carried.
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July 17, 1923.
Yr. W.R.Alberger,General Mana7or of the San Francisco-Oakland Terminal
Railways, in reply to questions put to him by Councilman F.'. J. Probst and. Er.
H. F. Schlichting, representing the Alameda Improvement Club, stated that in-
asmuch as the San Francisco-Oakland Terminal Railways was sold at auction today
on the Court House steps in Oakland, and was in the process of re-organization,
no definite promises could be made as to extension of car lines in the west end
of Alameda, until the reorganization of the Company is completed. As to better-
ment of service, Er. Alborger stated that should the Southern Pacific Company
abandon its cross-town line, his Company would endeavor to take care of the
increased service.
Mx. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 654.
Transferring Eel River Alater Rights to the East
Bay Municipal Utility District."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
A Transfer of jater Rights from Clifton E. Hickok, as Trustee for the
City of Alameda, of all his right, title and interest to those certain water
rights on the middle fork and south fork of the Eel River, in Mendocino County,
California, to the }last Bay Municipal Utility District was received and filed.
147 Mr. Latham introducea the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No 655.
Employing Carl derner as Architect for the
Health Center Building."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed. unanimously.
15V/ Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolutinn and moved its adoption:
"Re olution No. 656.
Orderin g the Closing of Arbor Street Between
Buena Vista Avenue and its Northerly Termination."
hr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
167 , In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building at 2324-2326 Lincoln
Avenue, Mr. Probst moved that action be postponed to the second meeting of the
Council in Aurmst, 1923, seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
17/ In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building at 1429 6th Street,
Mr. Probst moved that action be postponed to the next regular meeting of the
Council, August 7th, 1923, seconded b:7 Mr. Adams and carried.
16/ In the matter of the opening of Versailles Avenue, Mr. Latham moved that
the same lay over to the regular fleeting of the Council to be held. August 7,1923,
seconded by Lr. Adams and carried.
19/ A representative of the Gospel Hall, 1001 Lincoln Avenue, requested permission
to erect a gospel tenton the south side of Pacific Avenue, between Allow and \lalnut
Streets. Mr. Latham moved that the request be ranted, seconded by Mr. Probst
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July 17, 1923.
20 City Manager Hickok reported to the Council the necessity of immediate relief
regarding the adequacy of water,both for household uses and fire protection, in the
west end of Alameda and suggested several means for such relief. After discussion,
Mr. Latham moved that the City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer confer with
the East Bay Water Company, with the view of obtaining such relief as soon as
possible, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
21 Mr. Latham moved that the City Lanager be given a vacation of one week,
beginning July 23, 1923, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
221 A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Amending Section 117 of the Municipal Code
Relating to the Depositing of Broken Gla
Dirt, Rubbish, Etc., In the Streets, Man-
holes, Sewers, etc."
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Latham moved that the passage
of the ordinance be laid over until the next meeting of the Council, to be held.
August 7th, 1923, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
Claims against the General Fund amounting to 02423.79; against the Police
Department amountino. to 101.84; against the Fire Department amounting to 77.44; against
the Street Department amounting to 04110.62; against the Health Department amounting
to 0103.80; against the Recreation Department amounting to 213.68; against the store
Department amounting to '10.41; against the Council Relief Fund amounting to 0152.13;
against the Electric Light Fund amounting to 010,192.73 and against the Health Center
Building Fund amounting to 4300.00, having been approved and audited by the proper
officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
GEITERAL FUND.
General Departments.
Labor
Alameda City Helaht Center
Alameda Repair & Supply Co.
Alameda Sanatorium
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
Bischoffts Surgical House
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Coffin-Reddington Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Bast Pay Water Go.
Hickok, C. E.
Hittenberger, Emil J.
Hodgkins, Mrs. Rebecca
Inter-City Express, The
Johnson Co., S. T.
IT IT IT
Dainicipal Electric Light Plant
fl 1T
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Pearson & Swanson
Plummer Mfg. Co., W. A.
Purity Spring Ylater Go.
Recorder Printing and. Publishing Co.
Smith, Charles
Western Union Tel. Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Revolving fund
Repairs and key
Hospital expense
Laundry
Prirting
Advertising ordinance
Supplies
Adding machine
Supplies
Adding machine ;)aper
Water
Incidental expenses
Supplies
Janitor service
Subscription
Distillate
City lighting
Lamps
Gas
Toll service
Coal and wood
Flag
Water
Subscriptinn
Plumbing repairs
Telegram
Toilet paper
Total
24.00
17.00
.60
99.00
10.64
12.50
16.94
4.20
196.00
6.34
3.19
20.77
1.31
10.00
10.00
4.50
28.74
33.25
1845.17
5.10
4.05
12.79
5.25
11.40
.50
18.00
11.09
1.62
7.84
-0 2423.79
Juameaa Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing forks
Calcutt, W. R.
Faulkner, Geo. A.
Pacific Gas Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Go.
Parsons Bakery
Strom Electrical Co.
Union, Oil Company
Western Union Tel.Cb4.
Calcutt, W. R.
1? to 1?
East Bay Water Co.
Kracke & Brunje
Pacific Gas &Electric Co
Seagrave Co.
Standard Oil Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Yorks
BairQ., J. V.
Clark Sons, N.
East Bay Water Co.
Gay, A. T.
Heafey, Moore & McNair
1/ 11
Lambert Trublpruf Tire Co.
Oakland. Building Material Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Inc.
Standard Oil Company
1? It
United Petroleum Produ
Waddell Lumber Co.
Alameda Repair & Supply Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Champion, Edwin
Crocker Co., H. S.
DeLaval Dairy Supply Co.
Encinal Ice Co.
Ford, N. O.
Guerra,.Dr. A.
Lubben, J. G.
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Purity Spring Water Co.
Sanders, Dr. R. U.
Shirley Sheet hetal Shop
Strom Electrical Co.
Wright, Bessie
Bofinger, Sarah H.
Dick, E. C.
East Bay Water Co.
Emmons, Gertrude
Lubben, J. G.
Lubbock, Irene
Municipal Electric Light Plant
O'Brien, J. J.
Pacific Gas &Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Inc.
Thompson, Jas.
Waddell Lumber Co.
Police Department,
Printing
Repairs
Spray pump
Parts for motorcycle
Gas for city pound
Telephones
Bread for city pound
Lamp
Gasoline
Telegram
Total -
Fire Department.
Chair seats
Faucet
Water
Carboy acid
Gas
Supplies
Gas & Oil
Clock rental
Total
Street Department.
Advertising
Tube repairs
Repairs
Sewer pipe
Water
Repairs to tools
Road. Oil
U u
Tires
Materials
Services
Uaterials
Gasoline
Oil
Lumber
Total -
Health Department.
Keys
Laundry
Barley
Cards
Rubber bulb and tube
Ice
Envelopes
Services
Alfalfa
Hay
Phone calls
Water
Emergency services
Fumigating apparatus
Installed use and light
Services in laboratory
Total -
Recreation Department.
Services
Repairs
Water
Services
Haz
Services
Repairs
Services as gardener
Gasoline
Telephones
Cement
Services
Lumber
Total -
July 17, 1923.
030 10
1.35
4.75
28,50
.83
12.76
2.00
.30
20.00
1.25
- - 0101.84
0 1.05.
1.65
20.97
6.44
22.08
1.95
21.80
1.50
- - $ 77.44
8.38
7.08
3.24
8 • 30
79.44
3.78
77.85
720.73
838.29
114.00
280.00
3.16
248.50
10.40
49.60
377.12
.75
0.62
.70
2.65
1.75
9.80
.62.
5.80
11.50
17.50
3.25
3.75
6.88
.50
27.50
5.00
1.25
5.35
$ 103.80
q 26.00
1.31
21.55
12.00
17.75
30.00
7.27
27.00
13.82
2.76
3.80
49.50
.92
$ 213.68
:JO
July 17, 1923.
Crocker Co., H. S.
IT IT It IT
Ball, J. A.
Centrn1 Shuey Co.
Dufauit, Noe7
at Bay Water Co.
1r It
HesseI, J. P.
Kelly, Mrs. G. Earle
Losee, E. M.
Natt, Mrs. M.
Pacific Gas & Electric Go,
11 1? VT
" Tel. & Tel. Co.
Shaw, E. M.
Sirola', 0.
Western Dairy Co
Alameda Times Star
Associated Oil Company
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Crane Co.
Fobes ZupDly GO.
Great Western Power Co.
Kellogg Express Go.
Konigshofers
Newcomb, Charles A.
Pacifid Gals & Electric Co
Wood LumbeE, Co. E. K.
Store Department.
Paper clips
Supplies
Total -
Council Relief Fund.
Mattress
Milk
Rent
Water
TT
Hats
Pent
I?
Gas
IT
Telephone service
Rent
Repairing shoes
Milk
Total -
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
0110.
Subscriptian and letterheads
Gasoline
Maintenance of machine
Supplies
1t
Electric current
Drayage
Supplies
Electric energy
Supplies
Total - -
HEALTH CEETE2 BUILDING FUND.
3.06
7.35
10.41
4.00
43.86
14.00
2.32
1.06
2.50
6.00
25.00
5.00
4.69
2.02
1.91
25.00
6.45
8.32
0 152.13
11.40
18.40
3.32
67.84
100.90
7504.50
18.81
2.75
28.08
2262.00
174.73
010192.73
O'Mara Company, J. E. 3rd payment on contract 0 300,00
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, secon.ed by Mr. Probst and
on roll call carried unanimously.
There being nofurther business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet
in regular
scion Tuesday evening, August 7, 1923, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
A
City Gity Clo-rk pro tem.