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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAI
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 2ND, 1922.
The meeting convened at 8 O'clock 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 April 18th were approved as real.
The following were received:
Report of the Municipal Electric Light Plant for the month of February,
Ordered filed.
Oath of office of Dr. Harold A. Miller as a member of the Board of
1922.
Free Library Trustees. Ordered filed.
Oath of office of J B. Lanktree, as a member of the Board of Education.
Ordered filed.
Lx. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 481.
Transfering 2345.75 from be 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.
The following communications were received:
From the Mayor appointing J. B. Lanktree as a member of the Board of
Eduefltion, for a period of five years fmm April 26th, 1922. Ordered filed.
From the Mayor appointing Harold A. Miller as a member of the Board of
Free Library Trustees for a period of five years from April 22nd, 1922. Ordered
filed.
From the Alameda Woman's Improvement Club, re staking of cows on
Atlantic Avenue, between Eighth and Ninth Streets. Mr. Probst moved that the
matter be referred to the City Manager, seconded by hr. Latham and carried.
8V From the American Railway Express Company, re express office in Alameda.-
On motion the matter was left in the City Manager's hands to endeavor to have
Alameda listed in their official roster of stations.
From various members of Chlifornia representatives in Congress, acknow-
ledging receipt of our Resolution No. 477, endorsing H. R. Bill No. 10,212.
Ordered filed.
10/ From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting information as to what
action has been taken re the removal of Webster and Harrison Street bridges,
and the discontinuance by the Southern Pacific Company of its cro s town line.
Mr. Probst moved that the communicntion be referred to the City Mana7er
for answer# seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
11v From Herman Irusi, member of the Board of Public Utilities, requesting
permission to leave the Stato for 120 days, beginning May 16th, 1922. hr. Latham
moved that permission be granted, seconded by Li.. Probst and carried.
12 From the Alameda High School Parent Teachers Association, re Resolution
pased by that body endorsing the installation of playground apparatus in
Jackson Park. Ordered filed.
May 2nd, 1922.
There being a number of people in the Council Chamber, the Mayor stated
that the Council were now ready to proceed with the hearing regarding the in-
stallation of playground apparatus in Jackson Park, and called upon the City
Manager to make a statement regarding the same. The City Clerk stated he was
in receipt of a petition and letter purported to be signed by eighty-six property
owners and residents on Park Avenue, protesting against the placing of playground
apparatus or tennis courts in the Park. The petition was ordered filed.
Thereupon mr. D. 4. Martin, hrs. L. B. Stedman, Mr. j. K. Flint, and Mrs. L.
Rhodes, addressed the Council in protest. Mr. R. E. Bosshard then addressed
the Council and presented petitions purported to be signed by two hundred and
eighty-five residents and property owners in favor of the installation of play-
ground apparatus. The petitions were ordered filed. Mr. Bosshard was followed
by Mrs. S. Haslett, Voilmar and Mrs. Adeline T. Cox, who spoke in favor of
the installation. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that the Council as a
Committee of the Whole visit Jackson Park on Sunday morning, May 7, 1922, at
930 o!clock, for the purpose of further investigation, seconded by Mr. Probst
and carried.
13 13V In the matter of the hearing of the improvem,nt of the roadway on Bay
Farm Island, Mr. Beard lee, Secretary of the Alameda City Land Company, and
Mr. P-ramore, representing E. B. & A. L. Stone Company, addressed the Council
requesting delay before this improvement should be under taken. Mr. E. K. Taylor,
also addressed the Council stating it was his opinion the assessment should
be distributed over the entire city, but that the work should be done. The
City Manager made a statement as to the condition of the road and after general
discussion, Mr. Latham moved that the Council Visit Bay Farm Island on Sunday
morning next at 9 o'clock, for the purpose of further investigation, seconded
by hr. Probst and carried.
14/ In the matter of the delapidated building at 541 Santa Clara Avenue, Mr,
Probst moved that further action by the Council be postponed to the first
regular meeting of the Council in July, 1922, seconded by hr. Latham and
carried.
15/ The Clerk stated he was in receipt of an application for a gratuitous
license signed. by Thomas Garrigan, which had been endorsed and recommended by
the Chief of Police. hr. Probst moved that the applicant be granted a re-
vocable permit, same to include one helper, seconded by hr. Latham and on roll
call carried unanimously.
16w' hr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 482.
Resolution of Intention No. 63, New Series."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
17/ A Bill entitled
"A B ill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Amending Ordinance No. 207, V. 5., entitled "An
Ordinance Providing for Establishing et-back Lines."
by adding a New Section thereto to be Numbered Sec-
tion 6-22:, providing for the Establishing of set-back
May 2nd, 1922.
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A Bill entitled
'A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance Regulating the Hours of Business When and the Places
of Business ahere Uncured and Uncooked Eats are Sold, Offered
for Sale , Rveived or Delivered; Prescribing- a Penalty for the
Violation thereof, and Repealing all Ordinances and Parts of
Or di nanc es in C onfl ic t The r ewi th."
introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter.
191 A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance NO. New Series.
Amending Section 320 of the Municipal Code Regarding
the Storage of Petroleum Products or Hydro-Carbon
Liquids in Quantities above 5 Gallons and. Not to
Exceed 550 Gallons."
came up for passage. hr. Latham mcved that the ordinance be adopted, seconded
by Mr. Probst and on roll call carried unanimously.
20V/ hr. Milton Newmark, representing hr. . Lewis W. Cohn, of 1226 Pearl Street
was present and addressed the Council regarding the maintaining of a public
nuisance in the home of N. Sengenberger at 1230 Pearl Street. Mr. F. E. Taylor
was present representing N. Sengenberger. After a general discusdon, Mr.
Latham moved that the matter be re-referred to the City manager with power to
act, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
21 Mr. Latham moved that the City Clerk be instructed to again advertise
for bids for the erection of a Comfort Station at Washington Park, bids to
be opened at the meeting of the Council to be held Hay 2nd, 1922. Mr. Probst
seconded the motion and on roll call carried unanimously.
The City Manager stated that he had visited the repair yards of the
Southern Pacific Company and was assured that repairs to the ferry boat Piedmont
would be completed by May 17th, 1922.
221 hr. Probst moved that the Volunteers of AmericE be granted permission
to conduct a drive in this city, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
Claims a nst the General Departments amounting to `1616.58; against the
Police Department t amounting to 043.38; a gai nst the Fir e Department amount ing
to 0119.8D; against the Street Department amounting to 01437.01; against the
Heal th Department amounting to 282.64; a gains t the Recreati on Department
amounting to 53442.10; against the Store Department amounting to 095.98;
against the Relief Fund amounting to 0160.74; against the Electric Light
Fund amounting to 5%5300.19;against the Public Use Fund amounting to 8209,94
and against the industrial Railroad Fund amounting to 058.50 having been
approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
GENERAM FUND .
General Departments.
Labor
Alameda Times Star
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Bancroft—dhitney Co.
Bowman Drug Company
Crocker Co., H. S.
11 n n
Croll, F. J.
Hamilton, Burnet
Hickok, C. E.
24.00
Copies of ordinances 2.10
Binding transcripts 7.00
Kerr's Supplement 10.00
Prescription- A. Anderson .75
Supplies .85
Ink wells and pencils 11.52
Auto upkeep ' 25.00
Inc id en la]. expenses 3.75
Auto upkeep 25.00
Johnson, Co., S. T.
Konigshafer's
McConnell, Rushton
O'Brien, W. B.
Otis, Frank
Parisian Laundry
Phoenix Photo Engraving
Purity Spring Water CO,
Reynolds, j.
Royal Typewriter Co.
Schneider, HenrF
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Seeley, Mrs. Esther
Walton, hrs. B.
YaWman & Erb e Mfg. Co.
May 2nd, 1922.
Oil
Curtains
Premium on auto insurance
Lettering auto
Mayor's Allowance
Laundry
GO. Engraving
Water
Services
Rent of typewriter
Supplies
Eyeshades
Services in Assessor's office
Services in TaxXCollector's office
Guides
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Standard. Oil Company
Acme Grocery
American Atmos Corporation
Champion & Perryman
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pollard & Company, Frank 1.
Standard Oil Company
Vosburgh, L. W.
Weinstodk-Nichols CO
Labor
Dietrich-Post Co.
Gay, A. T.
Hamilton, Burnett
Kopperud & HeafPy
Vosburgh, L. 4.
Alameda Furniture Company
Alameda Times Star
Carpenter, Dr. T.
Central City Chemical Go.
Crescent Fruit Market
Cutter Laboratory
Flatow & Son, P.
Laing, William
Vieblas, Vera
Oakland. Pioneer Soda Water
Parisian Laundry
Purity Spring Water Go.
Spencer Lens Go.
Vosburgh, 1. W.
Wadsworth, hrs. B.
Weiser Co., G. F.
Cohen, Emilie A.
Crane Co.
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Hawaiimn Fertilizer 0'
Joost Bros.
Mazzini, 1.
Patterson-Williams Go.
Sherwin-Williams Paint
Vosburgh, I. W.
Total
Police Department
Repairs to autos
Coal
Gasoline
Total -
Fire Department.
Hydro-pura
Breathing bag
Soap
Repairs
Gauzes for heater
Gasoline
Supplies
Titan plugs
Total -
Street Department.
Blue print paper
Repairing tools
Money advanced for burshea
Road Oil
Supplie s
Total -
Health Department.
Mattress
Binding books
Transportation
Fumigators
Bread.
Vaccine virus
Hospital supplies
Services
Services
Go. Water
Laundry
Water
Bulbs for
Supplies
Services
Stools
in laboratory
microscope
Tot al
Recreation Department
Services
Valve
Fertilizer
Mowers
Tools
Set of rings
Go. Paint
Tools anvil supplies
Total -
Owl
46.13
40.78
37.00
6.00
50.00
3.60
213.01
.50
30.00
4.00
2.20
.49
35.00
31.50
6.40
616.58
8.83
8.30
26.25
43.38
6.50
7.81
21.55
52.45
2.40
21.00
1.27
6.82
119.80
1276.13
2.12
6.85
1.00
132.39
18.52
1437.01
12.00
8.25
35.00
100.35
1.00
2.75
84.80
5.00
15,40
1.20
3.16
.50
3.05
.58
4.00
5.60
282.64
14.00
3.47
5.56
176.80
43.50
17.55
132.45
1.59
47,18
442.10
May 2nd, 1922.
Alameda Times Star
Baird-Brush kfg. Co.
Crocker Co., H.S.
United Petroleum Com pany
East Bay Water Co.
Hales, Carrie !T.
Spunn, hrs. Beulah E.
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Store Department.
Receipt books
Brushes
Erasers
Oil
Total
RELIEF' FUND.
Water for A. Steele
Services
E-penses at San Diego Con.
Services
Total -
FJ,ECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Anthony, Earl C.
Associated Oil Company
Camper & Baugh
Citizens Bank
City of Alameda
Eberly's Pharmacy
Gilson Electrical Supply CO.
Granfield-Baston Tire & Supply Co.
Reese, T. W.
Smith United. Service Co.
Vosburgh, 1. W.
WeinstOck-Pidhols Co.
estern Heavy Hardware & Iron Co.
Westinghouse E. & M. CO.
Supplies
Oil
Auto supplies
Rent
Advertising
Acid
Supplies
Auto supplies
TypeATiter inspections
Spring
Supplies
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peters
48.50
6.00
.98
40.50
95.98
1.56
70.80
78.83
10.00
- 160.74
78.60
69.53
24.94
40.00
20.00
.75
245.37
110.96
3.00
.75
3.30
7.08
14.71
4681.20
Total - 5300.19
PUBLIC USE FUND.
East Bay Water Co. Public Use dhatge 8209.94
INDUSTRIAL RAILROAD FUND.
Municipal Electric Light Plant Clerical work and material 58.50
hr. '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, May 16th, 1922, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,