1923-08-07 Regular CC MinutesThe meeti
REGULAR M7.7:,-E'TING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 1923
onvened 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).
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 17,1923 were approved as read.
1./ Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution Do. 657.
Transferring 450.00 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Adams seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Adams introduced the following Resolution and moved it adoption:
"Resolution No. 658.
Transferring 1845.17 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
adopted and passed unanimously.
3.7 Ivi, Prob st introduced the foliowing Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 659.
Declaring No Appeals from the Act of the
street Superintendent in Removing 'deeds."
Mr. Adams seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following were received:
4•/ Affidavit of posting Notice inviting sealed proposals, re Resolution of
Intention No. 64, N. S. Ordered filed.
5./ Manager's Estimate of budget for 1923-1924. Ordered filed.
6.7 Report of the Industrial Railroad for the year ending June 30,1923.
Ordered filed.
Reports of the Municipal Electric Light Plant for the months of May and
June, 1923. Ordered filed.
Affidavit of publication of Notice of Public VIork, re Resolution of
Intention No. 67, E. S. Ordered filed.
Contract between the City of Alameda and Mrs. Carrie M. Palmer, re
Lincoln Park Come ion. Ordered -iled.
Contract between City of Alameda and Carl Vierner, as Architect for Health
Center Building. Ordered filed.
8./
110/ Grant of Easement from Emilie G. Cohen to the City of Alameda
re Versailles Avenue opening. Ordered filed.
12.v Forty-fourth annual report the Board of Trustees of the Alameda Free
Library. Ordered
The following communications were received:
13.V From the Mayor, Auditor and City Manager, re count of money. Ordered
filed.
August 7, 1923.
B. F. Lamborn, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
15. From The Commonwealth Club of California in relation to city planning
conference. Ordered filed.
From the Alameda Housewives League, accompanied by a petition, re milk
distribution. Mr. Probst moved that the communication and petition be filed, and
that the matt be referred to the meeting of the Committee of the Whole, seconded
hy Mr. Adams and carried.
17.V From the Alameda Improvement Club re various matters. Mr. Latham moved that
the matters be referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration, seconded by
Mr. Probst and carried.
18.v From the League of California Municipalities, containing the official call
to the 25th Annual Convention. Mr. Latham moved that the City Manager, City Engineer
and City Clerk be appointed as delegates to attend the Convention. Yr. Probst seconded
the motion,and on roll call carried unanimously.
191 Mr. Latham moved that the Mayor be appointed as an additional delegate to
represent the Counr!il at the Convention with expenses paid. Yr. Probst seconded the
motion and on roll call it was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Adams, Probst and. Latham, (3). Excused from voting: President Otis, (1). Noes:None.
Absent: Councilman Tilden, (1).
20.1/ In the matter of the delapidated building at 856-858 Oak Street, Building
Inspector Maillot submitted his final report on same. Mr. Probst moved that further
proceedings in the matter be dropped, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
In the matter of the delapidated buildings at 2324-2326 Lincoln Avenue,
Building Inspector Maillot submitted his report, stating that the debris would be
removed in a few days. The report was ordered filed.
In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building at 1429 6th Street,
Building Inspector Maillot submitted his final report, whereupon Mr. Probst moved that
further proceedings be dropped, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
23d A Bill entitled
21.1/4/
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"A Bill
For Ordinance No.
•
Amending Section 117 of the Municipal Code relating
to the Depositing of Broken,Glass, Dirt, Rubbish, etc
on the streets, manholes, Sewers, etc."
came up for passage. Mr. Probst moved that action on this ordinance lay over until the
next meeting of the Council to be held. August 21st and that the City Mana-,er meanwhile
investigate the depositing of brine on the streets by ice-cream wagons and report back
at the next meeting of the Council, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
24.1 In the matter of the opening of Versailles Avenue, Mr. Latham moved that
inasmuch as a grant of easement was received from Emilie G. Cohen,
rther proceedings
under Resolution of Intention No. 65, New Series, were not necessary and that same be
abandoned, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
25.V In the matter of the hearing under Resolution of Intention No. 67, N. S., re
closing certain alleys, Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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August 7, 1923.
"Resolution No. 660.
Clsoing the Alleys in Blocks 81,82, etc."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
In the matter of the crossings at Bay Island Avenue with Park Avenue and
Regent Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 64, N. S., the Clerk stated that
he was in receipt of one bid for this improvement. Mr. Probst moved that the
bid be opened, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. Thereupon the Clerk opened and
read the bid as follows:
From Hutchinson Company, accompanied by a bond in the sum of $500.00.
Dollars Cents
Per square foot of earth grading 3
Per linear foot of concrete curb 60
Per square foot of oil macadam pavement 14
Per square foot of concrete gutter 26
Per square foot of concrete sidewalk 16
Per linear foot of corrugated culvert 6x18 4 00
Per linear foot of corrugated culvert 7x30 4 70
Per square foot of concrete gutter bridges 18
The bid was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer, who recommend the
acceptance of the same. Thereupon Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution
and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 661.
Resolution of Award."
Mr. 1.-,tham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
27./ Councilman Latham called attention of the City Manager to a high board feme
at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Grand Street creating a dangerous
condition at this corner. The City Mana-er was requested to take the matter up
with the owner of the property and see of same could not be removed.
28.y/ The City Manager stated that an application had been made to him by Mr.
L. E. Negley, to use the City Hall steps for public concrets to be given once a
week. Mr. Latham moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Probst and
carried.
29.V/ The City Manager made a verbal report regarding the water supply for the
west end, stating that conferences had been held with the East Bay Water Company
officials and that immediate relief could only be obtained by the installation of
a 20 inch main connecting Park Street and Webster Street, running along Pacific
Avenue. This installation would cot approximately 52,000.00 and the City of
Alameda would be reauired to pay, covering interest and, depreciation, an amount
of approximately 85 per annum. Mr. Probst moved that the Mayor, City Manager and.
City Attorney proceed to prepare the necessary contract with the East Bay Water
Company, as per the City liana7er's verbal report, seconded by Mr. Latham and upon
roll cal], carried unanimously
Claims against the General Departments amounting 233827; against the
Police Department amounting to 290.99; against the Fire Department amounting to
290.48; against the Street Department amounting to N718.57; against the Health
Department amounting to 2.28.38; against the Recreation Department amounting to
664.38; against the Store Department amounting to 428.80; against the Council
August 7, 1923.
j:1299.07; against he Police Pension Fund amounting to r,;412.50; against the Fire
Pension Fund amounting to 0170.00 and against the Health Center Fund amounting to
$2175.00 having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by
the Clerk as follows:
Labor
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
11 It it
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Borle, C. A.
11 IV TV
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
11 IT 11
TV
Carlisle &: Co„ A.
City Market
Cranston, A. R.
Crocker Co., H. S.
TT II It
TV 11 It 11
Croll, F. J.
East Bay Water Co.
II IV 11
Hickok, C. E.
Hickok, C.B. City Manager
Lena, M.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TV IT 11- 11
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Otis, Frank
Rbcorder Printing and Publishin
Security Drug Go., Inc.
Thorpe, Vernor E.
Underwood Typewriter Co.
Yallop, Mrs. Evelyn S.
Emmons Tire & Battery Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
11 IT U It
Vewcomb, Charles A.
Shreve and Barber Co.
Union Oil Co. of California
Waddell Lumber Co.
Acme Grocery
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Anderson Manufacturing. Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Garrott-Callahan Go.
Kracke & Brunje
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Salisbury, A. C.
Seagrave Co.
Standard Oil Company
Steinmetz, 3. T.
West Coast 'Weling & Brazing Co.
Labor
Alameda delding Works
Bishop A, Loupe
It It IT
It 11 11
California Wire Cloth Co.
Clark & Sons, N.
Dick, E. C.
It It II'
East Bay Water CO.
F;ngineering hews Record.
Heafey, oore McNair
GEIBRAL FUND.
General Departments.
Towel service
Advertising
Tube repairs
Carfare
Services
Maintenance
TT
Post binder
Lard
Services
Paper and carbon
Repair of dater
Index tabs
Auto upkeep
Water
TV
Auto upkeep
Money advanced for signs
Refund of deposit
Repairs to Vacuum cleaner
City lighting
Blue prints
Mayor's Allowance
Subscription
Rat poison
Repairs
Rent of typewriter
Services
55.00
7.00
43.32
73.32
.90
3.36
27.10
9.55
5.56
6.15
2.00
55.00
20.09
1.76
2.65
25.00
2.16
23.67
25.00
7.50
30.00
11.70
1722.07
44.16
50.00
3,00
10.00
4.25
7.00
60.00
Total 2338.27
Police Department
Oil for motorcycle
Repairs to motorcycle
Labor and attendance
Notebooks
Cartridges
Gasoline
Lumber
Total -
6.00
27
50.00
.30
194.43
20.00
7.99
290.99
Fire Department.
Soap 4.75
Linen and towel service 50.00
Repairs 55.36
Water 21.73
Metal shine polish 11.90
Soda 15.00
Labor and attendance 79.12
Recharge batteries 7.33
Arrow hand cleanser 2.50
Chain links 4.00
Gasoline 16,00
Revolving fund 20.29
Welding 2.50
Total 290.48
Street Department.
Welding
Tabor'and pnrts
Repairs
Supplies
Nail
Sewer pipe
Labor and parts
Fan belt and repairs
Water
Subscription
Road. Oil
$ 2400.00
1.50
3.10
.55
3.70
22.30
8.23
43.57
2.00
27.35
5.00
870.51
August 7, 1923.
Oakland Building Material Go. B. E.. Screenings 81,
v 280.00
Powell Bros. Inc. Rock and screenings 349.65
It 11 u n m n 660.75
9 9 427.00
Rhodes-Jamieson 8c Co. Stove coal 37.44
9 9 n 9 Screenings 15.50
9 9 9 967.10
Sperbeck, George Carfare .45
Standard Oil Co. Gasoline 15.20
m 15.20
n fl n 23.38
Vosburgh, L. W. Supplies 51.20
Waddell Lumber Co. Lumber 50.19
Wilkens, J. H. Red Gauze .80
Total -
? 6718.57
Health Department.
.!,.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Laundry Y 7.83
Alameda Times Star Printing milk report 14.16
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co Pipettes 2.11
Calcutt, J. R. Dust brush .85
Carpenter, Dr. Tom Transportation 35.00
Cranston, A. R. Services 32.50
Creamery Package Mfg. Go.. Supplies .58
Crocker Co., H. S. Envelopes and repairs 5.78
Guy, Fred M. Co. Typewtiter pads 2.00
Hickok', C. E. Money advanced 8.00
Hodgkins, Rebecca Services 5.20
Snow, Bill 11 5.00
:fright, Bessie n in laboratory 9.37
Total -------- 128.38
Recreation Department.
Cain, M. Shoes for horse 3.50
Carter Lotor Co. H. V. Lawn sweeper 42.75
Crane Co. Casing and )ipe 96.56
Crocker Co., H. Office supplies 3.53
Dorward Pump Go. Pump guides 40.25
East Bay Water Co. Water 25.59
Emmons, Gertrude Sub. Flay Director 18.00
O'Brien, J. J. Services as Gardener 13.50
Platt .?hoto Supply Co. Photos 4.16
Rempe Mfg. Co. Ink pad 1.50
Rhodes-Jamieson PI Co. Lime 14.00
Standard. Pence Co. Repairs to backstop 278.50
Standard Rubber Co. Hose 6.15
Thompson, Jas, Services 63.00
Waddel1 Lumber Co. Lumber 37.36
it 9. n 11 16.03
Total -
Store Depart mer. t.
Associated Oil Company Gasoline book
Hickok, C. E. City Mana7er Money advanced for stamps
Alameda Scavengers
Alameda Social Service Board
Oentl'al ;-11uey Creamery
Crocker Co., H. S.
Durein's Shoe Store
2.aet 19,v 7ater Co.
11 TV 11 11 TT
Figoni, A. Rent
Ford, N. O. Letterheads
Hales, Carrie J. Services
East Bay Water Co. water for M. A. Jordan
Municipal Electric Light Plant Electricity
6 664.38
378.80
50.00
Total 42.80
CO-CIL RUIEF FUND.
Garbage service
Money advanced for rent
Milk
Office supplies
noeo
Water
TT TT 11 11
Pacific Gas P6. Electric Co.
11
Gas
" • TT IT TV Tr u
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Rankin, Dora Rent
Sirola, O. Repairing shoes
Spunn, Beulah E. Services
Western Dairy Co. Milk
Total
41)
1.00
5.00
60.49
4.06
14.15
16.55
3.38
2.87
30.00
4.50
80.00
2.32
2.67
2.61
2.30
4.69
2.21
22.50
2.50
10.00
22.96
296.76
August 7, 1923.
Associated Oil Co.
Bishop Loupe
Board of Public Utilities
Citizens Bank
Crocker Co., H. S.
East Bay 3ater Co.
Pobes Supply Co.
Fuller 8: Co., W. P.
Gardner Elec. Mg-f. Co.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co
Great 'Western Power Co.
Marshall-Newell Supply C
Mervy Elwell Co.
Pacific Gas R: Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. P4 Tel. Co.
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Reese, T. W.
Riechel Bredhoff
Vosburgh, L. V.
Waterhouse & Lester Co.
Weinstock-Nichols Co.
Western Heavy Hardware ec Iron Co.
Westinghouse E. Sc M. Co.
Conrad, John
Hadley, J.
Kamp, A.
Rogers, J.
2ohroeder,
Beuck, Chas.
Millington, P. K.
Mein o h Bros.
ITT. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Probst
and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham moved that when the Council adjourn, it does so in respect to the
memory of our late President, Warren G. Harding, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned in respect
to the memory of our late President, Warren G. Harding, to meet in regular session
Tuesday evening, August 21st, 1923, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
7JECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Gasoline
Supplies
Incidentals
Rent
Supplies and credit
Water
Supplies
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Rebuilding transformer
Supplies
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Tolls and phones
Replacing poles
Supplies
Materials and labor
Supplies
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Total
POLICE PENIOE FUND
Pension
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Total -
FIRE 7.ENSION FUED
Pension
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Total -
HEALTH CEETP. FUn
4th payment on contract
44.00
1.40
17.03
40.00
25.73
1.10
434.75
14.10
46.04
1.83
32.81
23.80
36.80
1.84
36.96
71.07
6.05
9.00
11.85
26.75
6.79
.97
408.40
1299.07
125.00
70.00
77.50
70.00
70.00
' 412.50
80.00
90.00
170.00
2175.00
City Clerk.