1922-02-07 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING ay THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 7TH, 1922.
The meeting convened at 8 P. M. with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst, Tilden and. President
Otis, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 1'7th wore approved as read.
The following were received:
Report of the Municipal E iectric LIgIIt nt for the month of November
1921. Ordered filed.
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Report of the Industrial Railroad for the six o hs ending De ember 31,
1921. Ordered filed.
Lease of James Robertson for a portion of the Corporation Yard at the
north end of Grand Street. Ordered filed.
Affidavit showing gross receipts of the Pacific Telephone and. Telegraph
Company for the year ending December 31, 1921, under provisions of Ordinance No
30 New Series, of the City of Alameda. Ordered filed.
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 458.
Transferring 242850 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund.n
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Latham introduced the followilg Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 459.
Transferring 450.00 per month from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund to be Used in Carrying on the
Work of the Alameda City Health Center."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following communications wero received:
From John Sorenson, presenting a method of fire insurance for the City
of Alameda. Mr. Sorenson was present and explained his plan. Mr. Tilden moved
that the matter be referred to the City Attorney, seconded by Mr. Adams and
carried.
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From the Board of Public Utilities, re street lighting on Fernside
. Ordered filed.
Copy of Resolution passed by Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, re
diversions of water from Sacramento River. Ordered filed.
10V7 From City Attorney Locke, regarding the clearance of tracks at Park Street
on,North. Ordered filed.
From City Attornely Locke, claim of B. Ghigliaza and Co. Ordered filed.
Mr. Tilden moved that the claim of B. Ghigliaza & Co. in the amount of2000.0O
be paid and that the $2000.00 now being held by the Auditor out of the final payment
to the Tibbitt-Pacific Company for the construction of the North Side Sewer, be
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February 7th, 1922.
Zoning Ordinance. UpOY1 motion the communication was referred to the Committee
of the Whole.
13 From the Alameda Womans Improvement Club, containing resolutions passed
by them re salaries. The communication was ordered filed and Mr. Probst
moved that the Mayor and City Manager answer same, seconded by Mr. Latham sad
carried.
14v/ From the Alameda Housewives' League containing resolutions passed by
them re salaries. The communication was ordered filed and Mr. Probst moved
that the Mayor and City Manager answer same, seconded by Mr. Latham and
carried.
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From the Alameda High School Parent-eachers Association, re purchase
of Baum property for park purposes. Ordered filed.
From the Alameda High School Parent-Teachers Association, re resignation
of Policewoman Vaughan. Mr. Probst moved that the informPtion be conveyed to this
body that Policewoman Vaughan had reconsidered and was still in the employ of the
City, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
From the California Association of Highway Patrolmen enclosing recomreada-
tions pertaining to traffic rules. Mr. Probst moved that the communication be
referred to the City Attorney, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
From George Grey, Special Police Officer, requesting continuance of his
former salary. Mr. Latham suggested that Officer Gray should be employed as a
full time officer, subject to the rules and regulations of the police department.
Thereupon Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager, to
report back at the net meeting of the Council whether such a plan would be
advisable, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
An application signed by Robert M. Kiernan, for a gratuitous license was
received. Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and
that he confer with the Commander of Alameda Poet No. 9, American Legion, and
should a satisfactory report be received upon the applicant, the license be issued
for a period of six months, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
The clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassifying
of the property situated at 2206 Buena Vista Avenue, from a Single Family Dwelling
District, Class I, to a Flat, etc. District, Class II; that notices had been posted
in accordance with Ordinance No. 144, New Series, and amendments thereto, and that
no protests had been received. Mr. F. S. Walthall, representingthe petitioner,was
present. There being no protests, Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution
and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 460.
Reclassifying the Property Situate at 2206 Buena Vista
Avenue, from a Class I to a ClassII District."
Mr. Tilden seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
211 The clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassifying.
of the property situated at 2628 Santa Clara Avenue, from a Single Family Dwelling
District, Class I, to a Flat, etc. District, Class II; that notices had been post-
Ad in nnr?nrannnp AT^ 1AA
February 7th, 1922.
There being no protests, Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 461.
Reclassifying the Property Situate at 2628 Santa Clara Avenue
From a Class I to a Class II District."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
22/ The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification
of the property situated at 1417 Park Avenue, from a Class II, Residence District, to
a Class III, Retail Business District; that notices had been posted in accordance with
Ordinance No. 144 New Seires, and amendments thereto; and that no protests had been
received. Mr. R. Egberta, the petitioner was present. There being no protests, A
Bill entitled
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For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Property Situated at 1417 Park Avenue,
to a Class III Business District."
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter.
A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Regulating Plumbing and. Sewering In and. About Buildings
and. Providing for the Examination and. Licensing of Journey-
men and laster Plumbers."
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Property Situated at the Northeast Corner
of Webb Avenue and. Park Street, from a Class III to
a Class V District."
came up for passage. Mr. Probst moved that the ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Mr. Tilden and on roll call it was adopted and passed. unanimously.
25/ A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Providing a Procedure for Establishing Set-back Lines."
came up for passage, Mr. Probst moved that the matter be referred to the meeting
of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
26/ In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building at 541 Santa Clara
Avenue, Building Inspector Mailiot reported this building had been painted on the
outside and suggested a further continuance. Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be
postponed until the regular meeting of the council to be held May 2nd, 1922, second-
ed by Mr. Probst and carried.
27V In the matter of the hearing of the protest of Suzzie H. Wells against the
closing of Austin Avenue and other streets, Mr. Latham moved that further action
February 7th, 1922.
281/ Mr. A. C. Agnew addressed the Council re the purchase of the Baum and
Landsberger properties by the City for park purposes. He presented to the Council
subscription agreements in the amount of 1625.00, subscribed by citizens interest
ed in its purchase. Mr. Tilden moved that it be the sense of the Council that
the city should acquire the property and that the matter be roierred to the Mayor,
City Attorney and. City Manager to take the necessary steps toward its purchase
seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
29/ Messrs Peter Hollings and. H. F. Schlichting, representing the Alameda
Improvement Club, addressed the council regarding the condition of the Webster
Street Roadway, north of Atlantic Avenue to the Webster Street Bridge; also to
the insufficient lighting of this roadway;also requesting the laying of a sidewalk
on Webster Street, and the present condition of the old car barn site. Mr. Latham
moved that the City Manager and City Engineer investigate the complaints referred
to and report back to the council at its next meeting, seconded by Mr. Tilden and
carried.
301 Mr. L. W. Cohn, 1226 Pearl Street, addressed the council protesting against
a neighbor carrying on the business of making gold leaf, stating that the in-
cessant hammering created a nuisance and requested the Council to take action
preventing a continuance of same. Mr. Probst moved that the matter be referred
to the City Manager, with power to act, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried.
31 Mr. S. R. Robbins, addressed the council requesting permission to remove
a two room cott three hundred feet south on Jay Street towards Lincoln
Avenue. Mr. M. Jensen and others were present in the council chamber protesting
against the granting of the request. Mr. Probst moved that the matter lay over
until the next regular meeting of the Council, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried.
32 Mr. Latham called the attention of the council again to the over-crowded
condition of the boats and trains and suggested that the City Manager communicate
with the Railroad. Commission requesting relief. There being no objections such
was the order.
32v/ Mr. Tilden moved that the matter of acquiring titles by the City to
property sold for taxes, be referred to the City Attorney, seconded by Mr. Latham
and carried.
33/ Mr. Tilden moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign United States Shippirg
Board lease, re North Side Sewer,on advice of the City Attorney, seconded by
Mr. Probst and carried.
34v/ Mr. Tilden inoved that it be the sense of the meeting that the council should
spend a sum not to exceed 131,000.00 for advertising purposes, seconded by Mr.
Probst and on roll call carried unanimously.
35/ In the matter of new tax forms, for the levying of taxes, the city attorney
was instructed at his earliest convenience to prepare either an amendatory or
entirely new ordinance to cover the matter.
February 7th, 1922
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $2982.80; against the
Police Department amounting to $552.26; against the Fire Department amounting to
'3359.61; against the Street Department amounting to 01675.32; against the Health
Department amounting to 0227.49; against the Recreation Department amounting to
0493.78; against the Store Department amounting to $108.93; against the Initiative
Relief Fund amounting o $195.80; against the Council Relief Fund amounting 'j441.22;
against the Electric Light Fund amounting to $3426.19; against the Sewer Construction
Fund amounting to 46.14 having been approved and audited by the proper officials
were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Alameda Times Star
American Law Book Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
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Croll, F. J.
East,Bay Water Co.
Elster, Marvin H.
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Hickok, C. E. City Manager.
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Inter-City Express
Johnson, Co., S. T.
Massachusetts Bonding. & Ins. Co.
Municipal Electric. _Light Plant
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Otis, Frank
Pacific Gas & Electric
Purity Spring Water Co.
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Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Vignolo, F.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Schneider, Henry
Standard oil Co.
TT. TT- It
Western Union Tel. Co.
GENERAL FUND.
General Departments.
Envelopes
Book
Bill straps
Mimeograph supplies
Ink
Auto upkeep
Water
Post cards
Manuscript covers
Incidental expenses
Auto upkeep
141;ney advanced.
Subscription
Oil
Premium on bond.
City lighting
Erection of Xmas tree
Allolnance of Mayor
Gas for City Hall
Water
Rock
Repairing radiators
Total -
9.35
15'.00
3.09
11.38
2.84
25.00
12.71
17.85
5.50
2.13
25.00
11.64
4.50
69.60
8.00
2617.71
13.55
50.00
12.45
1.00
.50
60.00
4.00
2982.80
Police Department.
Repairs to police autos 110.73
Labor and attendance and boxes 380.63
Gas .42
Record books 7.06
Gasoline 25.20
iTy 25.20
Clock rental and telegrams 3.02
Total 552.26
American La France Fire Engine Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Calcutt, W. R.
Champion & Perryman
East Bay Water Co.
Flatow & Son, P.
Mazzini, L.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Pearson & Swanson
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
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Standard. Oil Co.
Waddell Lumber Co.
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Weaver-Wells Co.
Weinstock-Nichols Co.
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Western.Union Tel. Co.
Fire Department.
Babcock charges
Record books
Supplies
Syphon ring
Hydro Pura
Water
Sponges
Supplies
Recharge batteries, etc.
Labor and attendance alarm system
Screenings
Gas
Coal
Gasoline
Lumber
Carburetor float
Spark plugs
15 ton Jack
Clock rental
Total - - -
18.65
9.02
10.20
1.00
6.50
17.42
24.00
.50
10.83
58.73
13.00
25.10
7.38
14.75
26.25
1.71
4.98
1.37
3.82
102.90
1.50
$t. 359.61
February '7th, 1922.
Labor
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Alameda Repair & Supply Co.
Alameda Welding, Works
California Pottery Co.
ITolt Manufacturing Co.
Hutchinson Co.
Mazzini, L.
Moreland Motor Truck Co.
Oakland Blue Print CO.
Standard Oil CO.
Waddell Lumber Co.
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Alameda Times Star
Auto Electric Service Co.
Bisahoff's Surgical House
Braun-Knecht-Heimann G.
Carpenter, Dr. T.
DeLaval Dairy Supply Co.
Dickson & Holbrook
Encinal Ice Co.
Flatow & Son, P.
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Hickok, C. City Manager
Hill, Alice E.
Lang, William
Moise-Klinkner Co.
Nieblas, Vera
Oakland Pioneer Soda,Water Co
Parisian Laundry
Purity Spring Water Co.
Sanders; Dr. R. W.
#adswortb, Mrs. B.
Alameda Repair & Supply CO.
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Associated. Oil Co.
Benton, A. C.
Cohen, Bmilie A.
Crane CO.
Dorward,Pump Co.
ast Bay Water Go.
Eberlyls Pharmacy
Gardner; U. S.
La Croix, C.
Morse & CO., C. C.
Pacific ,Gas & Electric Co.
Starr, C. C.
Tasker, Thomas
Waddell Lumber Co.
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Walnut Grove Creamery
Associated oil Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Street Department.
Glass
Welding?
Sewer pipe
Sewer bonds
Caterpillar parts
Patching -streets
Tar paper
Drive shaft spindle.
Blue prints-
Gasoline
Lumber
Total
Health Department.
%No
Manila Envelopes
Repairing auto lights
Supplies
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Transportation
Supplies
Sample milk cans
Ice
Splints
Supplies
Money advanced. for guineapigs
Money advanced.
Services
Dater
Services
Distilled Water
Laundry
Water
Services in First Aid Station
Services
Total
Recreation Department.
File saws
Repairs,
011
Money advanced
Services
Casing
Pump parte
Water
Supplies
Red lead.
Baseball bats
Seeds
Gas
Harness
Overhaul pump
Lumber
if
Horse
Total
Store Department.
Oft ft! OlOW
0 1455.18
21.00
5.50
6.50
58.66
8.23
15.81)
51.21.
2.00
9.66
11.48
16.80
22.57
1675.32
Oil
Clips and H. Venus pencils
Money advanced for stamps
Total - -
INITIATIVE RELIEF FUND..
Labor 195.80
11.1111t
11.00
1.35
9.30
19.60,
55.25
35.00
5.65
13.00
5.06,
2.40
.9.00
5.00
.90
5.00
.60
18.00
1.20
10.19
.50
15.00
4.50
227.49
3.60
4.50
9.90,
.35
20.00
38.67
141.92
3.92
3.15
1.50
24.00
.90
3.54
60.25
39.00
5.42
8.16
125.00,
4 493 78
52.80
6.13
50.007
108 93
Labor
Alameda City Social Service Board
Crocker Co., H. S.
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Dureins Shoe Store
Ford, N. O.
Hales, Carrie J.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
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Paual Furniture Co.
Spunn, Mrs. Beuaih E.
Yawman & Erber Mfg. Co.
Alameda Electric CO.
Alameda Times Star
Anthony, Earle 0,
•8sociated Oil Co.
Bergman, O. W.
California State Auto Assn.
Citizens Bank
Crocker Go., H. S.
East Bay Water CO.
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Fyfe-Wilson Lumber Co.
Gilson, Rosse M.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
General Electric Co.
Kellogg Express Co.
Marshall-Newell Supply
Pacific Gas & Electric
Reese, T. W.
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CO.
GO.
COUNCI
Roeblings Sons Co., J. A.
Schneider, Henry
Smith United Servide
Stevens Co., C.
VoPburgh, L. W.
Weaver-Wells Co.
.Weinstock-Nichols Co.
Western Heavy Hardware & Iron Co.
Westinghouse E. & M. uo.
Zellerbach Paper Go.
Labor
=Tire Foundry Go.
Mr. Latham
February 7th, 1922.
,ELIEF FUND.
Money advanced
Supplies
Officer supplies
Rubber boots
Printing
Clerical Services
Electricity furnished.
Gas
Mattress
Services
Filing Cabinet
Total
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Supplies
Printing
Supplies
Gasoline
Repairs
Premium
Rent
Addressagraph plates
Water
Acid
Poles
Supplies
11;
Transformers
Drayage
Supplies
Gas
Carbon paper
Typewriter inspections
Wire
Stationery and supplies
Supplies
Paint
Supplies
Supplies
1
Rope
Supplies
Paper
Total -
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND.
Supplies
Total - -
211.20
45.63
1.23
2.30
7.50
,6.50
69.20
2.45
1.97
3.74
8.00
10.00
71-,50
$ 441.22
moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Probst
1.00
17.50
18.55
88.20
1.50
5.85
40.00
7.05
1.10
1.00
625.00
31.36
930.68
1179,85
1.75
22.31
3.43
5.00
3.00
144.92
39.65
23.22
54.98
4.85
36.90
6.20
14.66
342&19
and on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the council adjourned to meet in
regular sewsion Tuesday evening, February 21st, 1922, at 8 pLclock.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.
28.50
17.64
46.14