1922-07-05 Regular CC Minutes1/
REGULAR METING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP ALAEEDA,
'JEDUESDAY EVENING, JULY 5th, 1922.
The meeting convened at 8 P. M. with Counci
silent Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Adams Latham, Prob,t, Tilden and Pre
Otis, (5) were noted present.
hr. Latham moved that in the absence of W. E. Varcoe, City Clerk, Hazel B.
Dudgeon be appointed City Clerk, pro tem, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
The minirbee of the regular meeting of June 20th, 1922 were approved as
read.
Ur Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution No. 514.
Transferring 4,3 8 .68 from the Electric
to the General Fund."
Mr. Latham seconde9. the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr.Lathnm introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No 515.
Trans 'ring 937.32 from the Sewer Construction Fund.
No.12, to the Interest and Redemption Fund."
Er. Tilden seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
hr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved it s adoption:
"Resolution No. 516.
Transferring 1,')500.00 from the General Fund to the
Council Relief Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following were received:
41 Affidavit of Publication of Notice to Bidders re tank and tower for
Franklin Park. Ordered filed
Affidavit of publication of Notice to Bidders - jell Diggers. Ordered
filed.
51
Affidavit of publication of Notice to Certified. Public Accountants.
Ordered filed.
The following communications were received:
From the United. States Government, reounsting permission to use Govern-
ment Island for a dumping ground on Mich to deposit about 700,000 cubic yards
of dredged material from the Oakland. Estuazy. iir, .Latham moved that permission
be granted, provided the provisions of Ordinance No. 91, i',. S. relating dredging
be comnlied with, seconded by hr. Probst and carried.
From Corporal Leonard B. Hollywood Po t, No. 939, Veterans of For
Jars, thanking the Council for the use of the Council Chamber as a meeting place.
Ordered filed.
From Alameda Aerie_ Po. 1075 _ Praterna1 OrOel- nf 'Rolnq 1-mntRst.ino- thp
July 5th, 192e.
reduction of ealaries of city employees. Ordered filed.
From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, protestill
reduction in salaries of city employees. Ordered filed.
12x7 From Alameda Templa, Phythian Sisters, protesting the reduction of
salaries of city Employees. Ordered filed.
From Barrett Camp, No. 29, United Spanish War Veterans, protesting the
reduction of salaries of city emoloyees. Ordered filed.
From Alameda Improvement protesting the reduction of salaries of
y employees. Ordered filed.
1E; From East Alameda Non—Partisan Club, protesting the reduction of salaries
of city employees. Ordered filed.
lir• Edward 7abue, President of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, Charles
.iehn, C. B. Hollywood, Carl Strom and H. Rosenthal, representing the Chamber of
Commerce spoke at lenth in protest. .ivtr. C. B. Hollywpod presented a petition
signed by approximately six hundred persons protesting the wage cut, which was
ordered filed.
17/ Lir. E. R. Neiss, F. B. Van Nostrand and dm. Robertson, representing the
Fraternal Order of Eagles, spoke at length in protest.
7mma 73urke, representing the Housewives' League, spoke at length in
protest.
10 1.r. I. F. Passeck, representing the fnights of Pythias, addressed the
Council protestLng the wage reduction.
idr. E. K. Taylor, addressed the council and protested the reduction of
ealaries.
H. Schlichting, representing the Alameda improvement Club, spoke
length in protest.
Lir. Probst moved to reconsider the action of the Council of June 20th, 1922
in reducing the salaries and introduced the following Resolution:
"Resolution Fo. 517.
Fixing the Salaries of the Officers and 1,,embers of the
Police Department of the City of Alameda."
Hr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was lost
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Latham and Probt, (2). Noes; Councilmen
Adams, Tilden and President Otis. Councilmen Latham and Probst spoke at length
and gave their reasons for voting aye on the resolution. Councilman Tilden
and. President Otis explained their vote at length.
V Ur. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution 1:0. 518.
Fixing the Salaries of the Officers and Lembers of the
Fire Department of the City of Alameda."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
lest by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Latham and. Probst, (2). Noes: Council
-nen Adams, Tilden and President Otis (
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution Eo. 519.
Fixing Salaries of the Pollowing Officers and Employees
of the Ciy of Alameda, to wit: The Deputy Auditor, the
Deputy Assessor, the Stenographer to the Auditor and
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Veterinary and ood Inspector, Sanitary Inspector,
Bacteriologis t, Clerk of the Health Department,
Health Visitor, Superintendent of the Recreation
Department, Head. Gardener of the Recreation Depart-
ment Gardeners of the Recreation Department,
Street Superintendent and 7;x-Officio City Engineer,
Clerk of the Street Department, Assistant City Engineer,
Foreman of the Street Department, Deputy Treasurer and.
Tax Collector,
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was lost by
the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Latham and Probst, (2). nes; Councilmen Adams,
Tilden and President Otis, (3).
The Clerk stated thatshe was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification
of the property situated at 916 Un'on 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. Mr. Frank A. Brown, the petitioner was present in the Council Chamber.
There being no objectors present in the Council Chamber, lir. Latham introduced the
following Resolution and moved its adoption:
'Resolution No. 520.
Reclassifying the Property at 916 Union Street
to a Class II, Flat, Etc. District."
lir. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution arid on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
The Clerk stated thatshe was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification
of the property situate on the northwest corner of Paru Street arid San Jose Avenue,
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, tnd amendments there-
to, and that no objections had been received. liessrs. Holden, Yeene, Thomas, Barney,
Jells, end others addressed the council protesting the reclacsification of the
property. nr. E. U. Shaw, representing the petitioner, was present and stated the
reasons for such petition. After discussion, lir. Tilden moved that the matter lay-
over to the next meeting of the Council, which is to be held July 16th, 192 seconded
by Mr. Latham and carried.
The Clark stated that she was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification
of the property situate at 1415 Oak Street, from a Class II, Residence District to
a Class V, Undertaking Parlor District; that notices had been posted in accordance
with Ordinance lo. 144, New Series, and ainendrnents thereto, and that no objections
had been received. hr. Hugh Gallagher, the petitioner, was present and stated his
desires. No objectors bein.7 present in the Council Chamber, a Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No, P. S.
Reclassifying Property Situated at 1415 Oak Street
to a Class V. Undertaking Parlor District."
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter. hIr. Tatham moved that
it be the sense of the Council that this ordinance be passed at the next regular
meeting, seconded by 11r. Probst and carried.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification
of the property situated at 1572 Buena Vist', Avenue, from a Class I, Residence Di tri
to e. ClaSS TTT Pe-t-,nil RnRinnsR 7)1Rt-rint- thnt rntippp hna 11PC,11 n nrarrin'anrincz
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July 5th, 1922.
with Ordinance No. 144,-, New Series, and amendments thereto, and. that no objections
had been received. I. P. Jeinmann, representing the petitioner, was present.
There being no objectors present in the Council Chamber, a Bill entitled
'A Bill
For Ordinance No. '; New Series.
Reclassifying Property situated at 1572 Buena Vista
Avenue to a Class III, Retail Business District."
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter. Mr. Latham
moved that it be the sense of the Council that this ordinance be passed at the
next regular meeting, seconded by Lr. Probst and carried.
The petition for the reclassification of the property situate at 2055
e Avenue, from Class I to Class V, Garar;e District, was again brought up.
Mr. Jones,the petitioner, was present. IAr. Ne al addressed the Council proteeting
the grnting of the petition. After discussion, A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Reeiassifying the northerly 30 feet of the Property
Situated at 2055 Eagle Avenue to a Clas V. Public
Garage District.'
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter. Yr. Latham
moved that it be the sense of the Council that this ordinance be passed at
the next regular meeting, seconded by lir. Adams and on roll call carried by the
following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst,and Tilden, (4).
Foes: None. Excused from voting: President Otis, (1).
In the matter of the delapidated building at 541 Santa Clara Avenue, Mr.
Latham moved that further action by the Council be postponed to January 2nd,
1925, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
In response to the advertisement for bids for and tant and tower for
7rRnklin Park, the Clerk stated she was in receipt of three bids. Mr. Probst
moved that the bids be received and opened, seconded bvIr.r. Latham an carried.
Thereupon the Clerk opened an read the bids as follows:
From Pacific Tank and Pipe 01610.00
From Redwood Eanufacturers 1710.00
From George Jindeler 1060.00
Iatham moved that the bids be referred to the City Manarrer and City Engineer,
seconded by lir. Tilden and carried.
In response to the advertisement for bids for well in Franklin Park, the
Clerk stated .he was in receipt of one bid. Mr. Probst moved that the bid be
received and opened seconded by Yr. Latham and carried. Thereupon the bid was
opened and read as follows:
From Bankhead & Lynch
1 50 ft. at 2.92 -per ft.
2 50 ft. at 3.32
3 50 ft. at J3 .72 it it
4 50 ft. at 04.12 " "
5 50 ft. at 4.52 " n
6 14" surface casing aTmroximately 8
at 2.00 per ft.
7 Carting away borings
M46.00
166.00
186.00
206.00
226.00
240.00
20.00
1190.00
The bid was omanied by a certified check in the sum of 300.00. Mr. Latham
moved that the bid be referred to the City 1:_ana7er and City Enr-7iner seconded by
C.1)3i
July 5th, 1922.
In response to the advertisement asking for bids for the auditing of the
ciuy's books, the Clerk stated she was in receipt of three bids. Yr. Probst
moved that the bids be received ana opened, seconded by ur. Latham and carried.
Thereupon the Clerk opened and read the bids as follows:
From I:link, Bean and Com-oany, offering to do the work for :160.00 per
month or ?!;720.00 per year. Or an audit every six months J 600.00
per annum, which would be equivalent to a monthly charge of 50.00.
From VA-later H. Cramer, offering to do the work for 65.00 per month
with semi-annual reports on all aepartments.
Prom Marwick, Llitchell (c'c Co., of:ering to do the work for n500.00
per annum, and. E-ubmitting semi-annual report)."
LIr. Probst moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager, seconded 177- Mr.
Latham and carried.
Claims against the General Departments emounting to 1951.44; against the
Police Department amounting to n164.91; against the Fire Department amounting to
n 769.44; against the Street Department amounting to 3583.42; against the
Health Department amounting 68.36; a ainzt the Recreation Department amounting
to 36.50; againet the Store Department, amounting to 7.61; against the Relief
Fund amounting to 245.45; against the Electric Light Fund amounting to 11631.13;
against the Franklin Park Fund amouiting to (;61. 61; against the Police Pension
Fund amounting to ;1478.75; against the Fire :Pension Fund amounting to 228.00;
against the Public Use Puna, amounting to n2052.54 having been approved and audited
by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
GENERAL FUVD.
General Departments.
Labor
Alameda Times Star
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Bancrofb-1hitney Co.
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Chaplin iqotor Sales Company
Croll, v. J.
East Bay Water Uo.
?idelity Pc, Deposit Co. oflhd.
Hickok, C. E.
Johnson Co., S. T.
Kelley,
LeSlie, AM.
Lubbock, Oswald
Otis, Frank
Purity Spring dater Co,
schwind, H. j.
11 IT 77
Seeley, La's. -1sther E.
Snow, A. F.
:/adaell Lumber Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry A 'n.
Alameda Times Star
Crocker Co., H. S.
Standard Oil Company
ast Bay Water Co'.
Seagrave Company, The
Advertising
Books
1,aintenance of machine
uhevrolet car
Auto upkeep
',/ater
Premium on surety bond.
Auto upkeep
Oil
Eel River motion pictures
Actnrial services
1,toney advanced for P. O. Box
Allowance
dater
Repairing office chairs
71 11 17
Services
Services
Lumber
Total -
Police Department.
Laundry
Books of Rules and. Regulations
Pencil carbon
Gasoline
Total -
Fire Department.
Water
Balance due on fire aT)paratus
Total - -
Street Department.
38.25
4.58
24.30
684.00
51.00
7.18
575.00
25.00
24.82
12.50
25.00
10.50
15.00
300.00
1.00
50.00
1.00
5.00
4.00
37.50
38.25
17.56
01951.44
1.00
135.95
1.71
26.25
5 164.91
1 19.44.
13750.00
1376.44
Clark & Sons, U.
Dick, E. C.
Heafey, Moore ,7;;Kcair-
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
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Department (con.)
Health
Bischo±fs Surgical House
Carpenter, Dr. T.
Hill, Alice
Laing, William
Nieblas, Vera
Oakland Pioneer Soda Water Co.
Parisian Laundry
Purity Spring Water Co.
Wadsworth, Mrs. B.
Yawman & Erbe Mfg. OOG
Sewer pipe
Durant car
Road oil
Negatives
Pock and screenings
Total -
Department.
Surgical supplies
Transportation
Money advanced
Services
Services
Water
Laundry
Water
Services
Direct name folders
Recreation Department.
Alameda Repair & Supply Co.
East Bay Water Go.
Tenney, C. A.
Rhodes-Jamieson (`? Co.
Crocker Co., H. 3,
:Total
Saw set and filed
Water
Putting in new flag halyards
Lime
Store Department.
Erasers, etc.
RELIEF FUND.
Alameda City Social Service Board
Crocker Co., H. S.
f IT TT IT
East Bay Water 0o.
Hales, Carrie J.
Penflock, Edna S.
Rienecker, N.
Spunn, Yrs. Beulah E.
Stromberg, j. F.
Total
Money advanced for rent
Brushes
Scratch pads
Water
Clerical services
T1
Rent
Services
Rent
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ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Alameda Times Star
Associated Oil Co.
Board of Public Utilities
Bodenlos, W. E.
California State Auto Assn.
Gamper g: Baugh
Citizens Bank
East Bay Water Co.
Elster, M. H.
Puller & Co., W. P.
Ueneral Electric Co.
Gilson Electrical Co.
Gutta Percha & Rubl)er Mfg. Co.
Hanjes-Bormann Co.
Osborne, A. E.
Pacific Tel. (%. Tel. Co.
Phillips, S. J.
Reese, T. W.
Weaver-Wells Co.
Western Heavy Hardvare & Iron Co.
Jestinghouse E. Q-El. Co.
Young Su-only Co. R. S.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Alameda Times Star
Morcherchi, Fete
Brown, Geo. H.
nniir(9 Jnhin
Printing
Gasoline
Incidentals
Soeket set
Premium
Supplies
Rent
Water
Printing
Supplies..
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Replacing pole
Painting
Inspections-
Supplies
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FRANKLIN PART FUND.
Advertising
Services
POLICE PENSION FUND.
Pension
Total -
Total -
Total -
July 5th, 1922.
$ 51.45
845.00
309.71
14.24
794.20
t3583.42
dh
tr,
3.26
35
.80
5.00
5.50
1.20
10.20
.50
4.50
2.40
68.36
.80
5.70
25.00
5.00
36.50
7.61
65.50
.80
1.08
2.07
80.00
45.50
18.00
10.00
22.50
t 245.45
156.60
54.60
14.95
11.00
5.84
61.68
40.00
1.10
42.75
9.91
123.62
289.52
3.18
21.80
1.95
20.67
240.00
10.00
6.20
6.25
502.32
3.96
3.23
1631.13
5.96
55.25
61.21
236.25
July 5th, 1922.
Rogers, J.
Schroeder, L.
I3euck, Charles
East Bay :tater Co.
POLICE PENSIOE FUND (con.)
Pension
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Total -
FIRE PENSION PUIID
Pension
PUBLIC USE FUND.
Public use charge for June, 1922
199.50
199 .5
1478.75
288.00
2052.54
Probwb moved that the c1P.ims as be paid, seconded by hr. Latham,
and on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet
in regular session Tuesday evening, July 18th, 1922, at eight o'clock.
.1!espectfully submitted,
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City Clerk Pro Tom.