1922-06-06 Regular CC Minutes1/
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 6TH, 1922.
The meeting convened at 8:10 P.M. with Council-p e ident Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst Tilden and President
Otis, (5) were noted present.
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 16th, 1922 were approve& as read.
Prob st introduced the falowing Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution Vo. 487.
Transferring 026,900.00 from the luunicipal Electric
Light Pund to the General Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 488.
Transferring 2369.19 from the 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.
Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 489.
Rescinding. Resolution Po. 484, "Transferring 01500.00
from the Electric Light Fund to the Franklin Park
Fund."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 490.
Transferring 1500.00 from the 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.
Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No • 491.
Creating the "Franklin Park Fund" and Transferring
"1500.00 from the General Fund to the Franklin Park
Fund."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Lr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 492.
Rescinding Resolution DO. 483. "Transferring 83500.00
from the Electric Light Fund to the Health Center
Fund."
June 6th, 1922.
hr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 493.
Transferring 03500.00 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. Latham introduced the following Reso1uiion and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 494.
Creating the "Health Center Fund" and. Transferring l'i33500.00
from the General Fund to the Health Center Fund."'
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution And on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
9/ mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 495.
Transferring 7,535.00 from the General Fund to
the Franklin Park Fund."
Mr. Tilden seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
10/ mr. Adams introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 496.
Transferring 5,57O.00 from the General Funa to the
Park Purchase Fund."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was ai)pted
and passed unanimously.
11/ ivir. Tilden introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 497.
Resolution to Exercise Option on Landsberger Property."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
12 \I ivir. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
14
Resolution No. 498.
Resolution to Exercise Option for Addition to
Washington Park."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 499.
Authorizing ilayor to Execute Lease."
kr. Tilden seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adppted
and passed uhanimously7.
hr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 500.
Authorizing Mayor to Sign Petition for Redistricting."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
June 6th, 1922.
15 The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassifi-
cation of the property situated at 2850 Jackson Street, from a Class I, Residence
District, to a Class II, Residence, District; that notices had been posted in
accordance with Ordinance No. 144, New Series, and amendments thereto and that
no protests had been received. There being no objectors present, hr. Proly't
introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 501).
Reclassifying the Property Situated at 2850 Jackson Street
to a Class II, Residence District."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll cal it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
16" The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification
of the property situated at 1724 Santa Clara Avenue, from a Class 11, Residence
District, to a Class IV, District, permitting the establishment of a kindegarten;
that notices had been posted in accordance with Ordinance No. 144, New Series,
and amendments thereto and that a letter of protest signed by Peter S. Kartinoni
had been received and which was read. kr. L. Hazzard, the petitioner, Gerald
Beaumont, Mrs. Emma Burke and kr. 0. H. Tenney, addressed the Council in favor of
the proposed change. kr. kartinoni addressed the Council in protest. After
discussion, a Bill entitled.
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series,
Reclassifying Property Situated at 1724 Santa Clara
Avenue, to a Class IV, Kindegarten District.'1
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the charter. Lr. Tilden moved
that it be the sense of the Council that the Bill be passed at the next regular
meeting of the Council, seconded by kr. Latham and carried.
The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification
of a portion of the lot on the southeast corner of Oak Street and. Santa Clara Avenue
from a Class III District to a Class V District; that notices had been posted in
accordance with Ordinance No. 144, New Series, and amendments thereto, and that
no objections had been received. kr. E. M. Shaw, representing the owners of the
property and kr. D. J. Sinclair, representing the Shell Company, were present.
There being no objectors present in the Council Chamber, A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Portion of Lot an the Southeast corner
of Oak Street and Santa Clara Avenue to a Class V District."
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the charter. kr. Latham moved
that it be the sense of the Council that this ordinance be passed at the next
regular meeting, seconded by lur. Tilden and carried.
The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclas
cation of the lot situated on the northwest corner of Oak Street and Lincoln Avenue
from a Class II, Residence District, to a Class IV, Church District; that notices
had been pcsted in accordance .7ith Ordinance No. 144, New Series and amendments
June 6th, 1922.
his proposed plans. itr. A. kathebat and others were present in the Council
Chamber and protested against the granting of the peititon. After discussion, Mr
Tilden moved that the application be denied, seconded by kr. Probst and on roll
call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Latham, Probst, Tilden and.
President Otis, (4), Noes; Councilman Adams, (1). Absent: None.
The following were received:
Igy// Oath of office of Clyde P. Guy, as police officer. Ordered filed.
20v/ Certificate of the City Clerk that no objections were filed re Resolution
of Intention No. 63, New Series. Ordered filed.
21/ kr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution i■o. 502. •
Resolution Ordering the Work (Res. of Int.o. 63,E.S.)"
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
22/ Lir. Adams introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 503.
Commending Patrolman Charles Edward Keyes."'
WHEREAS, on July 11, 1892, Charles Edward Keyes, entered
the police force of the city of Alameda as patrolman, and
although two years ago he was entitled to retire on a
pension he did not do so, preferring to attend to his
duties as an officer until Lay 30, 1922, on which day he
finally withdrew from his employment; and.
WHEREAS, during this long period of almost a generation, his
service to the municipality was constant, faithful and dis-
cerning, and his record excellent,
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of these facts, be it
RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Alameda, that high
commendation of Patrolman Charles Edward Keyes be recorded on
its minutes and that the good wishes of the council and
every member thereof go with him in his retirement.
kr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
2 ivir. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 504.
Ratifying Lease Regarding Franklin Park."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution aril on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
The following communications were received:
24Z Prom the Last Bay Water Company, re additions to the present water system.
Ordered filed.
251/ From the League of California kunicipalities, re conference of officials
in the City of Stockton, June 3rd, 1922. Ordered filed.
26/ From the Federation of kothers' Clubs of Alameda, re putting into effect the
curfew law. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred to the Committee of the
Miele, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
27/ From Wm. J. Locke, City Attorney, re proceedings now pending on ownership
Government Island. Ordered filed.
28(/ From 4m. J. Locke, City Attorney, re validity of an ordinance requiring
butcher shops to be closed on Sunday. Ordered filed.
June 6th, 1922.
01 From Wm. E. Varcoe, City Clerk, requesting three weeks vacation to leave
the State. Mr. Latham moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Probst
and carried.
314 From Wm. J. Locke, City Attorney, requesting two weeks vacation to leave
the State. Dir. Probst moved that the request be granted, seconded by -Mr. Lath
and carried.
32 A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
•■•••••■•
An Ordinance Regulating the Hour a of Business When and
The PlacesTof7Busineas Where Uncured and Uncooked Meats
are Sold, Offered for Sale, Received or Delivered; Pre-
scribing a Penalty for the Violation thereof, and. Repealing
All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Therewith.'
came up for passage and was react by the Clerk. . Probst moved that the Ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
hr. Latham introduced the following Resolution snd moved its adoption:
'Resolution No. 505.
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Bond."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
41 Otis D. Treiber of 2515 Noble Avenue, addressed the Council applying for
a rebate of certain penalties which were added_ to the tax bill, amou,ting to t'>6007•
After discussion, Mr. Tilden introduced the following Re.olution and moved i
adoption:
'Resolution No. 506.
Refunding 6 .07 to A. D. Treiber ."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion and on roll call it was adopted and passed
unanimously. Mr. Adams stated that while he voted. Aye upon this application,
he wished to go on record. as opposing future rebates for penalties on taxes.
35/ hr. Latham stated that the residents of the south era of St. Charles Street
were quite anxious to have same repaired and had raised a sum of Money towards this
improvement. City Engineer Hamilton stated that the matter had been referred
back to the property owners and that he would try to ascertain their further
Yr. Tilden introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 507.
Authorizing the City Clerk to Advertise for Sealed
Proposals for Caterpillar Tractor."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll a
adopted and passed unaniMously.
7 The City Lianager stated that he was in receipt of an offer from Mr. E. K.
Taylor., to supply the city with two boats for use by the Police Department and
offered the suggections that the city purchase three more in addition. Mr. Latham
moved that the matter be referred to the City iianager to take up with the County
Board of Supervisors, seconded by Mr. Tilden and csrriea.
June 6th 2'.
8V The City Manager state a that he was in receipt of an application from Claud I.
Deal, representing the local post of the American Legion, to hold monthly athletic
shows at Surf Beach Park. Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be referred to the City
Manas:er, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
Latham moved that the hayor, City hanager and City Attorney be requested
to attend a meeting to be held at'the Merchants Echange Building in the near future
for the discussion of a proposal to build a railroad extension to Coat. Island,
seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried.
Claims against the General Departments :amounting to 02523.03; against the Police
Department amounting to 099.01; against the Fire Department amounting. to 0276.22;
against the Street Department amounting to 01649.09; against the Health Department
amounting to $175.16; against the Recreation Department amounting to 0236.94; against the
StoreDepartmont amounting to 529,66; against the Relief Funa amounting to 091.40;
against the Electric Light Fund amounting to 02382.17; against the Park Purchase Fund
amounting to 012,390.00; against the Industrial Rialroad Fund. amounting to 0335.98;
against the Public Use Fund amounting to 02052.54; against the Franklin Park Fund amount
ing to 07,638.48 and against 1922 Personal Property - Tax Fund amounting. to 013.58 having
been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
GENERAL FIRM.
General Departments.
39
Labor
Alameda Time
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Crocker Co., H.
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Croll, P. J.
East ,Bay Water Co.
Eletor, M. H.
Ford, N. O.
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Fox,Geo. H.
Furey, H. D.
Guy & Co.Fred M.
Rally & Co.
Hickok, C. B. City ager
Hickok, C. E.
Johnson Co., S. T.
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Noise-Klinkner Co.
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Municipal Electric Light Plant
Otis,, Frank
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Purity Spring Water Co.
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Seeley, Esther
Snow, A. F.
Stockwell H. C.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Guy-80 Co., Fred M.
Lungmotor Company
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas 80 Electric Co.
Oakland Spring Works
Standard Oil Company
Borkman ec Wagner
East Bay Water Co.
Furey, Harry D.
Guy & Co., Fred M.
Kracke 80 Brunie
Copies of ordinance
.dvertising
Paper
Legal folders
Paper
Auto upkeep
Water
Postcards
Letterheads
Storehouse cards
Premium on surety bond
Labor and material
Cleaning, oiling typewriters
Premiut on insurance policy
Money advanced to J. Reynolds
Auto upkeep
Oil
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Repairing stamp
Signature stamp
City lighting
Mayor's Allowance
Gas
Water
Services
Services as janitor
Cleaning timelock
Total
Polio e Department.
Laundry
Cleaning. typewriters
Oxygen tank
Rerairs
Gas
Repairs
Gasoline
Total
Fire Department.
Supplies
Water
Hot water honer
Cleaning. type writer
Ao;a
60.24
1.25
13.89
.98
18.37
1.72
25.00
21.78
8.75
9.50
16.75
25.00
15.80
11.25
70.65
30.00
25.00
17.25
38.25
3.10
3.50
1962.74
50.00
6.76
1.00
1.00
37.50
34.00
12.00
2523.03
2.00
6.75
53.41
4.38
.62
5.60
26.25
99.01
53
19.45
24.00
2.25
a a a
June 6th, 1922.
Seagrave Company, The
Standard Oil Company
Vosburgh, I. W.
Weinstock-Nichols Go.
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Labor
Calcutt, W. R.
Clark and Son, N.
Guy & Co., Fred N.
Hutchinson Company
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Powell Bras.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co,
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Standard Oil Company
Vosburgh, L. W.
BisehofVs Smgica1 House
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Carpenter, Dr. T.
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Crocker Co., H. S.
E11eCon, Lillian j.
Guy. & Ca., Fred M.
Hichman, Goo. W.
Hickok; C. E.
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Konigshoferls
Laing, Wm.
Nieblas, Vera
Oakland Pioneer Soda Water Co.
Osborne, A. E,
Palace Market
Parisian Laundry
Purity Spring Water Co.
Sanders, Dr. W. R.
Wadaworth,-Mrs. B.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
California W±e Cloth Co.
Cohen, Emilia A.
Crane Co.
East Bay Water Co,
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Freelana, V. C.
Gay', A. T.
Guy, Fred M. Co.
Morse & Co., C. C.
Pacdfic Gas & Electric Go.
Schneider, Henry
Spalding & Bros., A. G.
Associated Oil Co.
'Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Listo Pencil Corporation
Drive chains:
Gasoline
Fire scoop
Bumpers
Parts
Hydrometer
Tothi
Street Department.
Alameda City Social Service Board.
Elster Printing GO.
Ford, N. O.
Hales, Carrie J.
Spann, Mrs. Beulah E.
Bolts
Sewer pipe
Cleaning typewriters
Patching
Cotton waste
Repairing battery
Cement, gravel and:rock dust
Screenings
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Gasoline
Wheel barrow
Total -
Health Department.
Supplies
Talquist scale
Supplies
Transportation
Money advanced
Marking pencils
Money advanced.
Cleaning and oiling typewriters
Oatmeal
Money advanced for guinea
Hay and. Alfalfa
Towelling
Services
Services
Water
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Supplies
Rabbits
Laundry
Water
Services
Lily cups
Total
Recreation Department.
Wire netting
Services
Reducers
Water
Supplies
Sign
Repair shafts
01 ean ing typewriter
Seed.
Gas
Time books
Bedway slide
Total
Store Department.
Gas books
Stamps
Lista leads
Total
RELIEF FUND.
Money advanced for board.
Index cards
Letterheads
Services
Tr
Total -
rigs
50.60
a1.5a
1.75
18.52
.46
•7a
276.22
1357.85
.60
28.81
2.25
19.53
18.00
3.05
103.85
31.00
62.00
12.15
10.00
0 1649.09
4.08
1.58
11.88
35.00
7.10
1.76
7.12
4.50
4.00
6.00
7.00
2,2:5
5.00
1790
2.4G
.60
1.05
1.50
14.12
.50
32.50
4.50
2,82
175.16
48.29
16.00
.68
5.19
6.75
2.00
13.10
2.25
13.50
7.48
.20
121.50
236.94
478.25
50.00
1.41
529166
4,00
4.00
13.00
60.40
10.00
91.40
Th
Alameda Times Star
Associated Oil Company
Bank of Alameda
Borkman • Wagner
Citizens Bank
Grane Company
East Bay Water Co.
Gamewell Fire Alram & Tel.
General Electric Go.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Granfield-Baston Tire & Supply Co.
Pacific Gas &Electric Go.
eese, T. W.
Ritchie, Mrs. L. E.
Smith United Service
Southern Pacific Co.
Standard Oil Co.
Weaver- Jells Co.
Western Heavy Hardware & Iron Co.
Westinghouse E. &M. Co.
White Company
Woodin & Little
Bank of Alameda.
Hutchinson Company
East Bay Water Co.
Bank of Alameda
Bank of Alameda
Gilries, T.
Lyon, T. W.
Morcherchi, P.
Berry, D. C.
Connor, Ruth H.
June 6th, 1922.
ELECTRI T F�ND.
Printing
Gasoline
Registration Fee on bonds
Supplies
Rent
Supplies
Water
Supplies
Electric equipment
Lamps
Tires
Gas
Typewriter inspections
Premium on bond.
Supplies
Maintaining wires on poles
Zerolene
Supplies
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Total
PARK PURCHASE FUND.
Balance. Due on Washington Park
INDUSTRIAL RAILROAD FUND.
Repairing crossing
PUBLIC USE FUND.
Public Use Charge
FRANKLIN PARK FUND.
Balance due on Landsberger prop.
Incidentals - Baum transaction
Labor
Labor
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Total -
1922 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX FUND.
Refund on taxes
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Total
157.50
68.25
8.65
4.56
40.00
5.55
1.10
8.32
559.98
163.98
578.73
63.31
1.66
3.00
2.50
2.21
5.00
17.25
9.40
5.63
619.50
4.89
51.20
$
2382.17
12390.00
335.98
0 2052.54
Mr. Latham moved that the claims; as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Probst
on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in
7535.00
50.36
19.12
17.00
17.00
7638.48
4.85
8.73
13.58
and
regular session Tue
day evening, June 20th, 1922, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,