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1922-07-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 18TH, 1922. The meeting convened at 8 :20 P. M. with Council President Otis presiding. The roll was called and Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst Tilden and President Otis, (5) were noted present. Mr. Latham moved that in the absence of W. E. Varcoe, City Clerk, Hazel. B. Dudgeon be appointed City Clerk pro tem, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 5th, 1922 were approved as read. The following were received: Oath of office of James Dixon, as special police officer. Ordered filed. Continuation Certificate on the bond of E. J. Simon, Collector for Municipal Electric Light Plant. Ordered filed. Contract with Holt Manufacturing Company, re Tractor for Street Department. Ordered filed. Lease between Thomas Egan and Mary Egan and the City of Alameda, of building on Webster Street, twenty -five feet south of Santa Clara Avenue, to be used as a Branch .Library. Ordered filed. Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Right to Appeal, re removal of weeds. Ordered filed. The following communications were received: From the East Bay Water Company, re extensions of service. Mr. Tilden moved that the letter be referred to the City Manager for answer, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce regarding salaries. Ordered filed. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce re rding the erection of an apartment house at the corner of San Jose Avenue and Paru Street. Ordered filed. From F. J. Croll, Auditor and Assessor, giving the assessment fi es for the year 1922. Ordered filed. From Corporal Leonard B. Holl od Post, No. 939, inviting the Council to attend an open meeting of the Post Tuesday evening, August lst,1922. Mr. Latham moved that the invitation be accepted, seconded by LIr. Probst and carried unanimously. From the Zoning Committee appointed by the Council containing recommendations regarding amendments to the zoning ordinance. Ordered filed. From the Estate of Mary R. Foster, protesting the reclassification of the property at 1415 Oak Street. Ordered filed. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification of the property situated on the southwest corner of Taylor Avenue and Page Street, from a tingle Yamily Residence District, Class I, to a Flat, etc. District, Clare IS; that notices had been posted in accordance with Ordinance No. 144, N. S. and amend- ments thereto, and that no protests had been received. Mr. Simpson, the petitioner was present. There being no objectors present in the Council Chamber, Mr. Probst introduoed the following Resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 521. July 18th, 1922. Mr. Tilden seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. The petition for the reclassification of the property on the northwest corner of Peru Street and San Jose Avenue again came up for consideration. A petition containing sixty -three names protesting against the reclassification of said property s presented and ordered filed. Messrs. Barney, A. Keane, Mrs. Haslett and Mrs. Wright addressed the Council protesting the granting of the petition. Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Tenney,, Mrs. Stroupe, Messrs. Pierce, Carl Strom, ,and I. P. McDowell addressed the Council favoring the granting of the petition. Mr. E. M. Shaw, representing the petitioner, was present and addressed the Council giving the reasons for the request. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried. Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 522. Resolution of Award. (Well for Franklin Park.). Mr. Tilden 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. 523. Resolution of Award. (Rank and Tower, Franklin Park.) Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. Plans and specifications for the alterations to the Regent Theater Building to be used as the Webster St. Branch of the, Alameda Library were presented. Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 524. Resolution Adopting Library Plans. Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call carried unanimously. Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 525. Authorizing Bids for Remodeling Branch Library. Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call carried unanimously. A Bill entitled For "A Bill Ordinance No. New Series. Reclassifying the Northerly Thirty Feet of the Property Situated at '2055 Eagle Avenue to a Class V, Public Garage District." came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Latham moved that the Ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call it was adopted and passed by the following vote; - Ayes; Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst and Tilden, (4). Noes; None. Absent: None. Excused from voting: President Otis, (1). A Bill entitled For "A Bill Ordinance No. New Series. July 18th, 1922 came up for passage and s read by the 1erk, Mr. Probst moved that the Ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. 20/ A Bill entitled "A Bill For Ordinance No. 1, New Series. Reclassifying Property Situated at 1415 Oak Street to a Class V, Undertaking P. lor District." came up for passage and s read by the Clerk. Mr. Lat n moved that the Ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call it was' adopted and passed unanimously. '711 A Bill entitled "A Bill For Ordinance No. New Series. Ratifying the Contract between the Pacific Gas and. Electric Company, a Corporation, and the City of Alameda, by and. Through its Board of Public Utilities, for the Purchase of Electrical Energy." was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter. 2 2 / Mr. Probst introdueed the following Resolution and meved its adoption: "Resolution No. 526. RequestingBoard of Supervisors not to Place Anything on the Forthcoming Primary Ballot Appertaining to the Subject of an Estuary Crossing." Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it a adopted and passed unanimously. Mr. Latham moved that the contract for the auditing of the city's books be awarded to W. H. Cramer in accordance with his bid of July 5th, 1922, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call carried unanimously. Mr. Latham moved that the Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole seconded by Mr. Probst and carried. Upon arising from the Committee of the Whole Councilmen Adams Latham, Probst, Tilden and President Otis, (5) were noted present. 24 Mr. Tilden moved that the application for the reclassification of the northwest corner of San Jose Avenue and. Paru Street from a Single Family District, Class I, to a Flat, Etc. district, Class II, permitting the erection of an apartment house, be denied, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. Mr. Tilden moved that the City Manager be instructed to enter into negotiations with the owners of the property at the northwest corner of San Jose Avenue and. Paru Street, with a view of acquiring said property to be added to Franklin Park, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously. r Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 527. Fixing the Salaries of the Officers and Members of the Police Department of the City of Alameda. Mr. Tilden seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution d on roll call it 'a d passed unanimously. Mr. Otis explained his vote at length. Mr. Ad-as, introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 528 Fixing the Salaries of the Officers aniMembers of the Fire Department of the City of lammeda,"- July 18th, 1922. Mr. Tilden seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. Mr. Adams explained his vote at length. Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved, its adoption: "Resolution Na. 529. Fixing Salaries of the Following Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda, to wit: The Deputy Auditor, The Deputy Assessor, The Stenographer to the Auditor and Assessor, Building Inspector, Stenographer to the City Attorney, City Clerk, Stenographer to the City Clerk, Janitor of the City Hall, City Manager, Stenographer to the City Manager, Stenofrapher to the City Council, Veterinary and Food Inspector, Sanitary Inspector, Bacteriologist, Clerk of the Health Department, Health visitor, Superintendent of the Recreation Department, Head Gardener of the Recreation Department, Gardeners 0 of the Recreation Department, Street Superintendent, and Fix- officio City Engineer, Clerk of the Street De- partment, Assistant City Engineer, Foreman of the Street Department, Deputy Treasurer and Tax Collector." Mr. Tilden seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. Mr. Tilden explained his reasons. Mr, Probst moved that the Mayor send a letter of condolence to the family of George H. Brown, deceased, and that when the council adjourn it do so in respect to his memory, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. Claims against the General. Fund amounting to 0254.3 t=th r.tment-- amounting,to, 4,4-36; agaiirtst the Police Department amounting to 99.20; against the Fire Department amounting to 100.35; against the Street Department amounting to $1791.13; against the Health Department amounting to X128.56; a inst the Recreation Department amounting' to $118.19; against the Store Department amounting to $50.00; a inst the Relief Fund amounting to 31.94; against the Electric Light Fund amounting to $4959.98 and a .nst Franklin Park Fund amounting to 48.60 having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows: GENERAL FUND. General Departments. Labor Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Elster, M. H. It TV; 1? Ford, N. 0. Giffin, John F. Municipal Electric Light Plant Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Pacific Tel. 8c Tel. Co. Purity Spring Water Co. Inter -city Express Strom Electrical Co. Teague, H. S. Treiber, Otis D. Van N & Petch, Drs. Alameda Vulcanizing Works Faulkner, Geo . A. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Standard Oil Company Pacific Tel. 8o Tel. Co. Western Union Tel. Co. Alameda Steam Laund Assn. Caluctt, W. R. Moreland Motor Truck Co. Pacific Gas 8c Electric Co. 'Po r,4 -F;,. m men n Towel s ervic e Printing It Printing envelopes Repairs to vacuum cleaner Fuses- Gas Rental and tolls Water Sub script i on Repairs Premium on insurance policy Refund on taxes X -ray Total Police Department. Tires and tube repairs Gears in motorcycle Gas Gasoline Telephones Clock rental and telegr Total - - - Fire Department. Linen service Supplies Brass handles _for hood Gas 28.00 8.00 25.25 4.75 31 .00 18.75 90 3.88 12.31 .50 4.50 2.95 100.00 '6.07 7.50 254.36 53.65 4.65 .51 26.25 12.41 1.73 50.00 •70 .28 21.27 Labor Alameda Times Star Alameda Vulcanizing Works Bishop & Loupe • Dick, E. C. East Bay Water Co. Engineering News Record Irvine & Jachene L bert Trublpruf Cord Tire ao. Moreland Motor Truck Co. ()Trion, W. B. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Schaefer, Grace Standard Oil Company Ir 11• 11 Waddell Lumber Co. It It It Cutter Laboratory Eberly's Quality Pharmacy Elster Printing Go. Encinal Ice Co. Hickok, C. E. City Manager oe be Fuel & geed Co onigsiiofer's Lubben J. G. Murphy, Elizabeth Oakland Pioneer Soda Water Go. it It It It It Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. •Parisian Laundry Purity Spring Water Co. Sanders, Dr. R. W. Sheafe, Dr. E. V. Strom Electrical Co. Boffin r, 5. F. Cohen, il.ie A. Dow P & Diesel Engine Co. Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. Joust Bros. Eoerber Fuel & Feed Co. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Tasker., Thos. Hickok, C. . City Manager Al = ► +eda City Social Service Board It 11 11' n 11 Alameda Repair & Supply Co. Municipal Electric Light Plant Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Pennock, Edna S. Sirola, A. Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Associated Oil Comp y Auto Electric Service Co. Board of Public Utilities. Burroughs Adding Machine Go. Gilson Electrical Supply Co. Great Western Power Co. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Pacific Tel. & Tel.. Go:. ,. Powell Bros. Ritchie, Mrs. L. E. Roeblings Sons Co., John A. Vosburgh, L. W. July 18th, 1922. Street Department. Advertising Retread, tubes Spring Spark plugs Water Subscription Street signs Tires Brake pe Lettering on auto Rental and tolls Freight charges Gasoline Tt Lumber 0 Total Health Department. Vaccine virus Supplies. Printing Ic=e Money advanced for guinea pigs Wheat hay Sheet wadding Wheet h Services as bacteriologist Water 11 Rental and tolls Laundry Water Services in Emergency Station Services in Emergency station Brushes for dentrifuge Recre Total ti on Department Services as Sub. Play Director IT It 11 11 0 Supplies Hose Supplies Gas Rental and tolls Supplies Total - Store Department. Money advanced or stamps RELIEF FUND. $1486.54 17.50 44.34 1.88 2.40 7.17 5.00 59.40 62.08 4.20 6.00 4.24 1.36 21.00 19.95 37.27 10.80 - -- 1791.13 1809 IRO* Money ad:+ced for subscription w 1+ 0 rent Repairs to desk lock Electric light Rental and tolls Services Repairing. shoes Total ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND. Towel service Gas oline Supplies Incidentals Maintenance service Supplies Current Gas Rental Rock and cement Premium on bond Wire Supplies Total - - 1.60 1.00 6.75 5.93 5.50 3.50 2.25 3.25 62.50 1.20 1.20 5.83 2.55 .50 12.50 10.00 2.50 8.56 10.00 40.00 3.85 33.58 6.10 13.00 5.61 2.30 3.75 8.19 50.00 1.50 15.00 .50 3.71 3.73 4.50 3.00 31.94 1.00 22.05 .45 59.58 3.16 68.65 4716.70 2.04 34.41 5.59 2.50 41.35 2.50 $, 4959.98 July 18th, 1922. FRANKLIN PARK FUND. :Nrcreherch P. Services Mt. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by MT. Probst aid on roll call carried unanimously. There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned in respect io the memory of George H. Brown deceased,former Detective in the Police Departm $ 48.60 to meet in regular session, Tuesday evening, August lst, 1922. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk pro 'tem. ^1.