1921-01-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 18th, 1921
The meeting convened at 815 p. m. with Council-president Otis presidia
The roll was called and. Councilmen Adams, Latham Probst, Tilden and. President
Otis (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the previous meeting of January 4th were approved as read.
The following were received:
Oath of Office of Goldsboro A. Dunn as a police officer. Ordered filed.
Oath of Office of George V. Gray as a special officer. Ordered filed.
Affidavit of publication of Notice of Election of March Sth,1921. Ordered
filed.
Agreement waiving benefits in the police pension fund by Angelina Vaughn.
Ordered filed.
Grants of Easement for the new North Side Sewer from the following:
Southern Pacific Company; N. Clark and Sons; Adelaide Bruzzone, et al; San
Francisco,Oakland Terminal Railways; C. L. Taylor Company; Herbert A. Page and wife;
Alaska Packers Association; H. S. Bridge and Carrie E. Bridge. Ordered filed.
The following communications were received:
From the Southern Pacific Company regarding the condition of Central Avenue,
etc., The matter was left in the hands of the city manager for further report
to the council at a later date.
From the City Planning Commission recommending that an ordinance be
passed establishing set back lines. Mr. Probst moved that the communication be referred
to the City Attorney with instructions to prepare such an ordinance, seconded by
Mr. Latham and carried.
The application of L. G. Wagner for a gratuitous license to solicit orders
and deliver food products was, upon motion of Mr. Latham seconded by Mr. Adams
and carried, referred to the city manager.
The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassifica-
tion of 1341 Broadway; that the petition had been duly checked and notices
posted setting Tuesday evening, January 18th,1921 as the time for hearing any
objections. Mr. L. G. Towsley, the petitioner, was present and explained his
plans. Mrs. Lawrence Wilson objected to the proposed change. Explanations were
made that the change pertained only to 1341 Broadway and not to the entire district.
Mr. Latham thereupon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 359
Changing Premises known as 1341 Broadway from a
Class I to a Class II District."
Mr. Probst oaded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
10 The matter of abating a public nuisance at 1111 Fountain Street came up
for hearing. Building Inspector, E. C. Mailiot, reported that Mr. Arada the o
owner, has completely removed same, whereupon Mr. Probst moved that all further
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postponed to the regular meeting of February 15th, 1921; that meanwhile
Mr. Jefferys, the owner, be instructed by the Building Inspector to hasten the
completion of the alterations, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried.
The matter of abating a public nuisance at 460 Central Avenue came up for
hearing. Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be left in the hands of Mr. Adams
to try to see the owner, or her agent, and come to some agreement for its re-
moval of repair and to report back at the next meeting of the council to be
held. Tuesday evening, February 1st 1921, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
The protest of Suzzie H. Wells, re closing of Austin Avenue and other
streets, came up for hearing. City Manager, Charles E. Hewes stated that since
the last meeting of the council objections had been entered by L. Steccone,
regarding the closing of said streets, in as much as it would necessitate the
removal of his house to a different situation. Mr. Tilden moved that if necessary
and the city manager recommended the same, it be the sense of the council to
a9prove such removal and that the city of Alameda pay one-half the expense of
said removal, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Probst moved that the matter of a further hearing be postponed to the regular
meeting of the council to be held February 15th, 1921, seconded by Mr'. Latham
and carried.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Fixing the Rate of License Ta on Street Pairs
or Carnivals."
came up for passage, Mr. Tilden moved that the ordinance be ado9ted, seconded
by Mr. Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. D. A. Eberly was present and addressed the council regarding the
Boy Scout movament stating that it was the desire of those in charge to have
the boy scouts take up some branch of work which would prove of benefit to the
City of Alameda and suggetec1 their taking up the extermination of the Argentine
Ant. ITr)on motion of Mr. Latham seconded by Mr. Probst, the matter was referred
to the City Manager to report back at the next regular meeting of the Council
to be held February 1 t,1921.
City Manager Hewes stated that the Robertson lease of a portion of the
Corporation Yard had expired and Mr. H. Robertson requested a renewal of same.
Mr. Latham moved that the city manager be instructed to renew the lease at
6,00.00 per year payable in advance with the privilege of renewal at the end
of the year, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried.
The City Clerk stated that it would be necessary to employ extra help in
preparing for the coming election to be held March 8th. Mr. Probst moved that
the clerk be authorized to secure such help as may be necessary at a. rate of
03.50 day, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Tilden again called attention to the over-crowded condition of the
trains connecting with the 5:15 boat from San Francisco and requested that
immediate action be taken to correct this condition. Mr. Tilden moved that the
January 18th,1921
197 /general discussion was participated in by all members of the council regard-
ing the condition of the lot on the north side of Santa Clara Avenue, commencing
at a point sixty-five feet west of Grand. Street, now standing on the books of the
City Assessor in the name of Leah F. Mott. Lumber and other building material has
been promiscuously unloaded upon the property and at the present time it is a
detriment to the neighborhood and very unsightly. Mr. Tilden moved that the
City Attorney be reauested to look into the matter and take steps toward having the
lot cleaned up, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
20 A discussion was held regarding numerous arks within the city limits. The
City Manager stated that one in particular, occupied by Mr. Seymour Arada, situated
at the extreme end of Encinal Avenue, is one that should demand the attention of the
Council. The City Engineer was requested to make a diagram of the situation.of this
ark and upon motion of Mr. Tilden, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried, the City
Attorney was requested to take such steps as is necessary to remove this ark.
City Manager Hewes stated that he had attended a meeting of city officials of
all sides of the Bay in SaiLFrancisco, called for the purpose of discussing the need
and necessity of operating another fire boat upon the Bay. 'At this meeting it was
requested that resolutions be prepared by.the different municipalities to be presented
to Governor Stephens at Sacramento on Thursday morning, January 20th,1921. Thereupon
Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its doption:
"Resolution No. 360.
Endorsing State Maintenance of Fire Boat."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Latham moved that the Mayor, he City Attorney and. City Manager represent
the City of Alameda at that meeting, seconded by Mr. Adams and carried unanimously.
22 A Bill entitled
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For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Providing for the Establishment of Set-Back Lines
on Private Property, Prohibiting the Erection of
Buildings or other Structures between said Lines
and the Street, and Prescribing the Penalty for
a Violation of said. Ordinance."
as troduCed and laid over under a provision of the charter.
A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. New Series.
Requiring Railroad Corporations to Construct and
Maintain Shelter Stations at the regular Stopping
Places of Their Trains and. Prescribing the Penalty
for a Violation Thereof."
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the charter.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $2975.04; against the Police
Department amounting to $241.04; against the Fire Department amounting to 0114.58; a-
gainst the Street Department amounting to $1841.22; against the Health Department
amounting to $91.08; against the Recreation Department amounting to $686.69; against
the Store Fund amounting to $7.84; against the Relief Fund amounting to $95.61; against
the Sewer Construction Fund amounting to 0632.50; and against the Electric Light Fund
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Bancroft-Whitney & Co.
Cardinet, Ernest H.
Cranston, A. R.
Crocker Co., IL, S.
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Heves, Charles E. City Manager
Inter-City Express
Johnson Co., S. T.
Molier's Studio
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Murdock, Geo, H.
Neville, F. R.
Pacific as & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Purity Spring Water Co.
Ritchie, L.E.
Schneider, Henry
Sheehan, J. E.
Times Star
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Underwood Typewriter Co.
Waddell Lumber Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Dick, E.G.
Hewes, Charles E. Assignee A. Crooks
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Go.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Parson Bros.
Smith, F. J.
Strom Electrical Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Anderson Machine Works
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Gardner, U. S.
Hauch, H.
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
Kellogg Express Co.
Lubben, J. G.
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Munidipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Plummer Mfg. Co., W. A.
Schneider, Henry
Standard Oil Co.
Strom Electrical Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Art Concrete Works
Austin-Western Road. Machinery Co.
Baird, J. V.
California Pottery Co.
Dick, E. C.
Hamilton, Burnett
Kellogg Express Co.
Lena, N.
Municipal Electric Light Plant v
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Construction Co.
Post Co., Frederick
Southern Pacific Co.
Times Star
Waddell Lumber Co.
January 18th, 1921
General Departments.
Towel service
Books
Cleaning curtains
Services as Building Inspector
Steel forms
Mime ograph supplies
P. O. Box
Paper
Incidentals
Subscription
Oil
Map
City lighting
Lamp
Repairs to Chevrolet
Insurance premium
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Gas
Rental and tolls
Water
Insurance premium
Pencil extensions
Underwood Typewriter
Advertising
TT and printing
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Half-tone and retouching map
Repairs
Lumber
Total -
Police Department.
Paste
Repairs to fan belt
Services as special patrolman
Repairs to motor cycle and auto
Gas
Telephones
Bread
Meals for prisoners
Batteries
Telegrams
Total -
Fire Department.
Linen service for Dec.19
Attach bell to Truck No. 1.
Ant paste
Shellac and varnish
Hydro-pura
Money advanced for auto slip-on
Expressage
Coal
Recharge three batteries
Gas
Phone tolls
Duck
Record books
Gasoline
Dry cells and fuses
Clock rental
Total -
Street Department.
Concrete bench ends
Supplies for gas roller
Sharpening picks
Sewer pipe
Supplies
Incidentals
Express
Sidewalk repairs
Repairs to Moreland Truck
Telephones and tolls
Gravel and cement
Blue print paper
Express
Printing books
Lumber
, 8.00
7.80.
' 3.50
55.00
3.90
7.20
.70
1.63
2.23
4.50
204.71
3.00
2361.93
2.65
34.50
25.00
25.00
• 12.61
10.36
.50
25.00
.45
60.00
15.00
26.75
10;00
10.00
2.12
51.00
2975.04
1.82
.80
49.67
105.20
.04
15.01
4.00
52.80
8.73
4.97
241.04
31.00
5.75
.25
7.70
6.00
2.50
.44
6.70
6.70
1.50
22.16
.30
13.67
3.48
32.50
2.43
1.50
144.58
$ 1459.48
65.62
7.59
5.00
71.97
6.45
3.75
.30
10.00
5.95
3.20
133.93
12.60
2.03
19.35
34.00
Total ----- $ 1841.22
Janwlry 16th, 1921.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bischoff's Surgical House
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
Cranston, A. R.
Elster, Marvin H.
Encinal Ice 0o.
Eberlyts Quality Pharmacy
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Nielsen, Ella
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Purity Springs Water Co.
Vosburgh, L. W.
Baker, C. C.
Cohen, Emilie A.
Dick, E. C.
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Orr, Samuel
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Spalding & Bros. A. G.
Times Star
Waddell Lumber Co.
Crocker H. 5.
Cardinet; E.H.
Cloverdale Dairy
Grenache, D. M.
Highland Farm Dairy
Koerber, A. H. W.
Moise-Klinkner Co.
Orr, Samuel
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Schneider, Henry
Smith, Chas.
Smith Bros.
Varachi, Edwards)
Western Dairy Co.
Carlisle & CO., A.
Thomson, John C.
Alameda County Title Insurance Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Auto Electric Service Co.
Baker-Joslyn Co.
Board of Public Utilities
Crocker Co., H. S.
Dick, E.C.
East Bay Water Co.
Elster, M. H.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Konigshofer's
Marshall-Newell Supply Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Rose, E. F.
Standard Underground. Cable Co.
Times Star
Waddell Lumber Co.
Westinghouse E. & M. Co.
Heal th Dep art m ent .
Tube, repairs and oil
Hypo syringe
Laboratory supplies
Sub. Sanitary Inspector
Printing
Ice
Bottles
Wheat
Money Advanced
Rental and tolls
Water
Gas lighters
Total -
Recreation Department.
Services - Tree Trimmer
If Sub. Play Director
Ford Automobile
Globes
Services as gardener
Gas
Phones
Athletic goods
Printing
Lumber
Total - -
STORE FUND.
Pins
RELIEF FUND.
Cleaning
Milk
Shoes repaired.
Milk
Fuel
Stamp
Services
Rental
Journal
Plumbing
Stamps
Services
Milk
Total - -
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND.
Bonds
Legal services on bond issue
Total
ELECTRIC LIGHT P1JND.
Search of title
Towel service
Supplies
Copper wire
Incidentals
Supplies
Repairs
Water
Printing
Supplies
Electrical current
Duck
Supplies
Gas
Rental and tolls
Battery
Supplies
Printing
Supplies
.90
1.26
34.02
32.50
6.60
4.02
.90
.30
86
5.17
.50
1.05
. 91.08
49.50
12.00
421.21
1.00
10.50
3.31
2.30
29.24
23.75
133,88
686.69
7.84
6.75
4.96
4.96
3.00
7.36
1.20
.35
10.50
8.25
1.92
3.30
1.20
25.00
16.86
95.61
457.50
175.00
632.50
20.20
1.00
5.40
597.16
20.64
48.56
22.10
.80
10.90
5.44
7361.63
1.00
6.19
3.84
32.36
19.00
995.65
17.35
5.44
29.28
Total -------- 0 9203.94
Mr. 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