1922-10-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
.1.1ESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 17TH, 1922.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-p e ident Otis presiding
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The roll was called and Councilmen Adams, Lathan, Probst Tilden and
President Otis, (5) were noted present
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 3rd, 1922 were approved as
read.
The regular order of business was suspended to permit of the hearings on
petitions realassifying-verious zoning districts.
The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassifi-
cation of the property siauted at 2703 Central Avenue from a Residence District,
Class I, to a Residence District, Class II; that notices had been posted in accord-
ance with Ordinance No. 144, New Series, and amendments thereto and that no protests
had been reueived. Mrs. L. L. Harford and. Ers. M. H. Barber, the petitioners were
present and stated their desires. There being no objectors present in the Council
Chamber, Mr. intham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 558.
Reclassifying he Property Situate at 2703 Central Avenue,
to a Class II, Residence District."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopt
ed and passed unanimously.
The Clerk stated that upon motion of the City Council, notices were posted
providing for a hearing for the reclassification of the property situated at the
northwest corner of Grand Street and Central Avenue to a Claus II District. Plans
were presented by Mr. Kaliski, the petitioner, show-ing the contemplated apartment
house. There being no objectors present, Mr. Latham introduced the following
Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 559.
Reclassifying the Property Situated at the Northwest Corner
of Grand. Street and Central Avenue, to a Class II District."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Adams Latham,
Probst and Tilden, (4). Noes; Couucil-president Otis, (1).
The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassi-
fication of the property situated on the southeast corner of Taylor Avenue and
Jebster Street: from a Retail Business District Class III to an Oil Supply-
Station District, Class V; that notices had been posted in accordance with
Ordinance No. 144, New Series, and amendments thereto and that no protests had
been received. hr. A. Moffatt, representing the Associated Oil Company the
petitioner, was present. There being no objectors present in the Council Chamber,
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution NO. 560.
Reclassifying the Property Situate at the Southeast
Corner of Taylor Avenue and Webster Street, to a
Class V Distrint."
October 17th, 1922,
The following were received:
4/ Continuation Certificate on the bond of Clarke G. Wbodbury, Collector
Municipal Electric Light Plant. Ordered filed.
V/ Copy of specifications for the wrecking of a wooden building on the north-
west corner of San Jose Avenue and Parn Street. Ordered filed.
Bond of Frieda 13. Tuchsen, of the Street Department. Ordered filed.
7/ Copy of dredging perrnit to American Dredging Company. Ordered filed.
8
Affidavit of publication.of Notice to Bidders, re wrecking of building
Ordered filed.
9 V , Copy of opinion of the City Attorney to the Board of Education re ilability
of school trustees.
10 / Copy of opinion of City Attorney to Board of Education re title of High
School property in the event of a bond issue for a new high school. Ordered
filed.
11P/ Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 561.
Transferring 0200.00 from the General Fund to the
Council Relief Fund."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
121 Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 562.
Cnacelling Collection of Personal Property Deficiency Tax."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Adams Latham, Probst
and. President Otis, (4). Noes; Councilman Tilden, (1).
13
Mr. F. I. Kendall addressed the Council regarding the fencing of Harrison
Avenue, which previously' was closed by the City of Alameda and which at the present
time is used as a thoroughfare. Mr. Latham moved that the Council agree to the
erection of a fence as stated, i.e. On the east side of Park Street; west side of
Everett Street; east side of Everett Street; west side of Broadway; east side of
Broadway; east side of Broadway; west side of Pearl Street; that the City Attorney
and City Clerk be instructed to prepare a letter and forward same to Colonel
Herbert Deakyne, stating that the City of Alameda had no objections to the erection
of said fence, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
Councilman Tilden requested permission to retire, which was granted.
The following ±'ollowing cornmuflications were received:
14V From the League of California Municipalities and the Board of Supervisors
of San Francisco, re the passing of a Resolution urging the defect o certain con-
stitutional amendments. There being no objections, action was laid over to the next
meeting of the Council.
15, From the Alameda City Mid-winter Braseball League, extending an invitation
to the Council to be present at the opening day ceremonies. Mr. Probst moved that
the invitation be accepted and the City Manager instructed to represent the City,
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seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
16/
October 17th, 1922.
From City Attorney Locke, stating that the garage situated on the
easterly side of Park Street at the junction of the railroad right of way had bean
set back from the railroad tracks so as to give the standard amount of clearance.
Ordered filed.
17/ Messrs. D. M. Rue and Frank Valente addressed the Council regarding their
application for holding free athletic shows at Surf Beach Park under the super-
vision of the Police Department of the City of Alameda. After generl discussion
Mr. Latham moved that the application he granted under the jurisdication
of the City Manager and that such permit should be revocable at any time, seconded
13y Mr. Probst and carried.
A communication was v d from Miss M. Fay Coughlin, requesting the Council
to begin such proceedings as are necessary to validate her titile to Block I), bound-
ed by Santa Clara Avenue, Mound Street, Johnson Avenue and the Cohen Tract, where
a street called Shell Street formerly existed. Mr. Latham moved that the request
be granted, providing the expense in connection therewith be borne by Miss Coughlin
and that the City Attorney so advise her, seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
19i A Bill entitled
Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Establishing Set-Back Lines on Thompson Avenue and
Portions of High Street and Fernside Boulevard."
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Probst moved that the Ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed by the
following vote, to wit: Ayes; Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst and. President Otis,
(4). Noes; None. Absent: Councilman Tilden, (1).
20v A Bill entitled.
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance Authorizing- the Exchange of Certain Sewer
Rights of Way over Portions of Alameda Marsh For a New
Sewer Right of Way."
came upftT 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, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Latham Probst, and. President Otis,
(4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tilden, (1).
21V A Bill entitled
"-A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying the Property Situated at the Southe
Corner of Alameda Avenue and. Oak Street to a Class IV,
Church 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 PrnlIqt ffna (A
October 17th, 1922.
221 The City Manager stated that in accordance with the Notice to Bidders
for the wrecking of the Carpentier House in Franklin Park, tiro bid had been
received', as follows:
From Dolan Wrecking Company............... 350.00
From Symon Bros •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • t375•00•
kr. Adams moved that the bid of Symon Bros. be accepted and that a contract and
bond be drawn up in accordance with the specifications, seconded by Mr. Probst
and on roll call carried unanimously.
2E5' The City Manager stated that in accordance with the instructionsof the
City Council, prices were obtained on several makes of automobiles for the use
of the Assistant Fire Chief. He recommended that the bid of H. G. Markham & Co.,
of Oakland, offering a Columbia, 6 Cylinder car for 0995.00,be accepted.
Mr. Latham moved that the bid of H. G. Markahm & Co. for 8995.00 be accepted,
seconded by Mr. Adams and on roll call carried unanimously.
24 V In the matter of the purchase of a new motorcycle for Traffic Officer
Grey, Mr. Latham moved that the same be left in the hands of the City Manager,
seconded by 1dr. Probst and carried.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 02464.23; against the
Police Department amounting to 0375.92; against the Fire Department amounting to
8296.83; against the Street Department amounting to 81751.01; against the Health
Department amounting to 063.47; against the Recreation Department amounting to
8182.10; against the Council Relief Fund amounting to 0214.66; against the
Electric Light Fund amounting to 17,486.52; against the Franklin Park Fund
amounting to 01368.00; against the Public Use Fund amounting to t2052.54 having
been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as
follows:
Labor
Alameda Repair & Supply Co.
IT It
Alameda Sanitorium
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Times Star
Bancroft-Whitney Co
Bank of Alameda
Crocker & Co., H. S.
Desk House, The
Fox, Geo. H.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
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Hodgkins, Mrs. Rebecca
Inter-City Express
Kellogg Express Co.
Lubbock, Oswald
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Pitner & Fergie
Purity Spring Water Co.
Schneider, Henry
Strom Electrical Co.
GENERAL FUND.
General Departments.
24.00
Key .25
Repairing glass doors 4.50
Attendance and Operating room 243.,00
Towel service 8.00
Printing 47.10
Law books 17.25
Rent of box 40.00
Paper and carbon 6.52
Files 50.20
Premium on surety bond 1.07
Incidental expenses 3.44
Money advanced-Hetch Hetchy trip 25.00
Services in Health Center 10.00
Subscription
Expressage
Rent of P. O. Box
Public lighting
Rental and tolls
Maps
Water
Supplies
Repairs
Total
4.50
2.50
1.00
1932.89
10.98
28.50
.50
1.43
1.60
2464.23
Alameda Vulcanizing Jorks
Gott, A. O.
Moise-Klinkner Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Shreve (?; Barber Co.
Standard Oil Company
Strom Electrical Co.
Wahmuth, dm. H.
destern Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Electric ,Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Co.
Alameda Welding Works
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Standard Oil Company
Steinmetz, W. T.
Vosburgh, L. W.
Weinstock-Nichols Co.
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Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Alameda delding jOTI/M
Baird, J. V.
Dick, E. C.
DuFrane & Leach, Inc.
East Bay Water Co.
Gay. A. T. •
Koerber, A. A. W. Fuel & Feed Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Standard Oil Company
Vosburgh, L. W.
Yager Sheet Lietal Co.
Alameda Times Star
Crittenden, Dr. C. F.
Encinal Ice Co.
Guy & Co., Fred M.
Hickok, C. E. City "Lana7er
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Hodgkins, Ers. Rebecca
Oakland Pioneer Soda Water Co
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Associated Oil Company
California hill & Cabinet Co.
Cohen, Emilie A.
Gay, 1. T.
Koerber Fuel & Peed. Co.
Mazzini, L.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Schaefer, Victor L.
Strom Electrical Co.
Yager Sheet Metal Company
Alameda City Social Service Board
11 IT 1? IT TY
East Bay Water Co.
Kenny, Mrs . H.
McCabe, N.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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m_n A Al_A
October 17th, 1922.
Police Department.
Repairs
Repairs to stop watch
Brass stencils
Repairs to police auto
Alarm system maintenance.
Rental and tolls
Cartridges
Gasoline
Batteries
Chief's contingent fund.
Telegram and clock rental
Total
Fire Department.
Dry cells
Linen service
Repairs
Alarm system maintenance
Recharging batteries
Telephone tolls
Gasoline.
Money advanced
Supplies
Waste
Hydrometer
Clock rental
Total
Street Department.
Repairs
Welding'
Rbpairs
Supplies
Installing new -1 p shaft
Water
Repairs
Coal
Repairs
Tolls and rental
Supplies
TI
Street cans
Total
Health Department.
Envelopes
Services in Emergency Station
Ice
Overhauling Underwood
Loney advanced for pigs
1! pigs
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Services
Distilled water
Rental and tolls
Total - -
Recreation Department.
Oil
Lumber
Services
Repairs
Hay and straw
Supplies
Rental and tolls
Drugs
Bell
Garbage cans
Total
COUNCIL RELIEF FUND.
Money advanced for rents
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Water
Rent
Ele c tr ic it y
TT
2.70
4.00
3.00
2.84
100.00
14.98
145.82
25.00
.90
75.00
1.68
375.92
.90
50.00
8.50
194.83
1.00
.20
20.00
1.27
_2.90
15.00
.73
1.50
296.83
$ 1418.87
10.94
2.00
10.15
7.00
2.25
19.32
132.25
30.00
8.60
3.08
14.00
7.55
60.07
1756.01
6 16.80
2.25
6.47
12.50
13.00
3.00
1.75
1.20
6.25
63.47
6.75
8.70
12.00
14.25
12.85
27.20
2.50
2.50
5.35
90 .00
182.10
125.20
20.50
2.83
20.00
30.00
1.68
.91
October 17th, 1922.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Worlm
Associated. Oil Company
Board of Public Utilities
Bowman Drug Co.
California State Auto. Assn.
Crane Company
Geary, Moigs & Co.
General Electric Co.
Gilson, Rosse N.
Great Western Power Co.
Kellogg Express Co.
Konigshofer's
Pacific Gas & Electric Go.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Ritchie, Er's. L. E.
Stephens & Company
Vosburgh, L. W.
Weinstock-Nichols Go.
Westinghouse E. A M. Co
O'Brien, J. J.
Windeler Co., George
East Bay Water Co.
ELECTRIC TIGHT FUND.
FR_
Towel service
Supplies
Gasoline
Incidentals
Acid
Premiums on autos
Pipe
Bonds
Transformers
Supplies
Electric current
Drayage
Cheese cloth
Check drawn in error
Rental and tolJs
Premium on bond
BondS
Suppli
Meters
Total -
PARK FUND.
Labor
Tank and tower
Total -
PUBLIC USE FUND.
Public use charge
t.„ 1.
5.90
17.00
27.65
3.75
17.66
47.20
5521.28
375.60
238.42
4990.67
8.47
1.00
4.73
34.73
2.50
5602.54
3.65
1.57
581.20
0_7486.52
18.00
1350.00
1368.00
2052.54
Mr. Probst moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Yr. Latham and on
roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session Wednesday evening, November 8th, 1922; at 8 o'clock P.M,
Respectfully submitted,