1921-03-01 Regular CC Minutes4
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF T} CITY OF Aikz—aiED.A.,
TUESDAY EVEITEIG MARCH 1ST, 1921.
The meeting convened at 8:15 p. m. with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Adams, Latham Probst, Tilden and President
Otis were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 15th were approved as read.
Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution, 7o. 366,
Transferring p2, 532.42 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to ado-Pt the resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
The following were received:
Affidavit of publication of Reo1ution No. 362 12roviding Election Office rs
and Polling Places for the General Municipal Election, to be held ],arch. Sth, 1921.
Ordered filed.
Report of the Liunicipal Electric Light Plant for the month of December,
1920. Ordered filed.
The following communications were received:
From the Mayor, Treasurer and Auditor fixing rate of interest on public moneys
deposited in lanks at aI per cent per annum. Ordered filed.
From the Alameda Womansi Improvement Club, regarding stagnant water in the
foundation of the old car barn on Webster Street. Upon motion of Er. Tilden seconded
by Mr. Probst and carried the matter was referred to the City Manager with instructions
to abate the nuisance.
61 From the Alameda City Land Company requesting permission to reproduce copyrighted
maps of Alameda and Bay Farm Island. On motion of Mr. Latham secoxid ed by Mr. Probst
and carried permission was granted.
From Wm. J. Locke, City Attorney concerning appli e.tion of Barnes & Tibbitts
Shipbuilding and Drydock Company for renewal of their lease for a further term of twenty-
five years. Mr. Probst moved that the city Attorney be instructed to take the matter
up with the Attorney for Barnes & Tibbitts and prepare a lease suitable to thern and the
City of Alameda, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried by the following vote:- Ayes:
Councilmen. Adams, Latham,Probst and President Otis, (4). Noes: Councilman Tilden, (1).
Absent: None. Mr. Tilden explained his reason for voting no, stating that he did
not believe the council should grant a further lease covering this period of time..
From Wm. J. Locke,City Attorney, regarding the nrotcst of George E. Plummer,
inst certain assessments levied in pursuance of proceedings taken under Resolution
Intention No, 49, N. S. Upon motion of Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Adams and carried,
the report was ordered filed and the City Clerk instructed. to send. Mr. Fiunmer a cony
of the opinion.
From Alameda Post No. 9, American Iegion, endorsing suggestion regarding the
naming of thoroughfares in honor of fallen soldiers. There being no objection this letter
was referred to the City Planning Commission.
From Lars A.. Federsen. reonestino- a 7rinewp1 of Tease of tidelanap, for n
March 1st, 1921.
City Attorney with instructions to prepare the necessary lease, seconded by Mr. Probst
and carried. by the following vote C ounc ilmen Adams, Latha,m Pr ob st and President
Otis, (4). Noes: Councilman Tilden, (1). insen.t: None.
11/ From H. L. Hagan, Treasurer of 'Water Commission of the East Bay Cities,
containing report of receipts and expenditures. Ordered filed.
12/ From the City Planning COMMiSSiOn recommending that the council take 2-ach
steps as is necessary to create an apartment house district. Ordered filed.
137 The heariaa- on the matter of abating a public nuisance at 460 Central ilvenue
was, upon motion of Mr, Latham, seconded by Itir. Probst and carried, postponed_ for
two weeks, inasmuch as the Clerk advised the council that the building referred to
had been disposed of and the removal of same was expected within that time.
4 The hearing on the ma ter of abating a public nuisance at 2421 Webb .Avenue
came up. The Building Inspector reported that this building was now in the process
of remodeling. Mr. Latham moved that further proceeclings rogard.:Lg this building
be abandoned, c on ded by Mr. Probst and carried.
15 7 The. hearing on the matter of abating a public nuisance at 324 Lincoln Avenue
was brouOrt up, Mr. Tilden moved that further hearing be postponed to the regular
meetiag of the Council 5th, 1921, seconded. by J.Ir. Iathani and carried.
16/ A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Prohibiting the Leeping or Storing of New or
Second-Hand Lumber or Building Material in a
Resident Distr iCt
came up for seassae;e. Mr. Probst moved that the ordinance be adopted., seconded. by
Lir. Tilden and on roll call it was adopted and paseed hy the folloaing vote:- Ayes:
Councilmen Adams, Latham,Probst, Tilden and President Otis, (5). Noes:None.
.A.bsent:None.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No, New Series.
An Ordinance Regulating the 0,-)e ration of Aeroplanes,
Hydroplanes, Balloons, and all Other Aircraft Over
the City."
came. up for .nassage. Mr. Tilden moved that the samelay over to the regular meeting
of the Council March 15th, 1921, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
• 181- The Clerk stated he was in receipt of corrected plans and specifications for
the North Side Sewer. Mr. Latham moved that they be adopted, seconded by Mr. Probst
and on roll call were adopted unanimously.
1917 Judge L. R. We unman addressed the Council stating some time ago the council
went on record as favoring the ay!:ontinL; o..7 an adult pYobct icn offff_c(a f oa:
City af Alameda, that nothing had been done to date regarding this appointment and
requested_ the Co-mac it to instruct the City Clerk to Arrite a letter to their local
representatives in the State Legislature endorsing such an action and requesting an
early appointment of such officer for this city. On motion of Mr. Latham, seconded
by Mr. Tilden such was the order.
Mr. Geo, H. Noble was present and addressed the council regarding the creation
of an apartment house district. Mr. 11. Lishman of 1360 '3urbank Street, protestecl
ar=minst'the council creating sneh a Clis.trint in hiR nni)7111-)nrbonfi_ UlInn mnf:inn nP
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March 1st, 1921.
/ meeting.
211
Mr. C. H. Norton of the Southern Pacific Company,addressed the Council
regarding the over-crowded condition of the 5:15 and 5:45 surburban trains. He
stated that the Company was doing all they possibly could to remedy the condition
and promised further efforts along these lines.
Mr. Vollmar addressed the council regarding an assessrnent against a lot on the
north side of Encinal Avenue, between Union and. Lafayette Street, by the Street
Department for the cleaning of the same, and stated that he did not think he should
be held responsible for the acts of other people in dumping garbage on the property.
Mr. Volmar was notified that the first meeting of the Council in August, in the
council chambers, was the time and place for the hearing of such protests.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 01622.80; against the
Police Department amounting to $204.88; against the Fire Department amounting to
37963; against the Street Department amounting to e1584.51; against the Health
Department amounting to 68.93; against the Recreation Department mounting to
3506.83; against the Store Fund amounting to 050.00; against the Relief Fund
amounting to 3107.04; against the Electric Light Fund amounting to 09453.33 and
against Sewer Construction Fund Ye. 12 amounting to 050.31 having been approved and.
audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:-
Ascher, Mre. Augusta
Bancrof-Whitney Co.
Buben, Zdenka
Clark, R. P.
Cron, F. J.
Forrest, Anna
Forrest, Esther
Fox, Geo. H.
7rancis, Geo. C.
Grayson-Owen Co.
Hart, Florence
Heritage & Son, J.
Hewes, Charles E.
Jacobs, Ida
Langford, Alice
Mazzini, Etta
Municipal Electric Light Plant
V?
Osterman, Anna
Otis, Frank
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Purity Spring Water Co.
Rood, Luther W.
Times Star
General Departments.
Services - re Election e,
Subscription
Money advanced - Curtain rods
Carpenter work - Health Center
Auto upkeep
Services - re Election
TV TY 1 t
Premium on bond
Repairs to auto
Rent of 1512 Oak st.
Services - re Election
Painting
Auto upkeep
Services - re election
Services "
TV TV TV
Lamps
Repairs to auto
Services - re Election
Mayor's Allowance
Gas
Water
Printing
Advertising
TV TV
TV n
Tr IT
If If
United States Fidelity & Guar. Co.
Varcoe, Harriet
TV W. E.
Vosburgh, L. W.
Watts, Edith
Zellerbach Paper Co.
TV
Sample ballots and 1)recinct cards
Printing - Auditor's office
Printing - Tax bills,
Premium on bonds
Services - re Election
Postage for sample ballots
Paint
Services - re Election
Envelopes
Police Department.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
California State Automobile Assn.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Liepsner & Co., H. S.
Municipal Electric Light P
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Parsons Bros.
Plummer Mfg. Co., W. A.
Srnith,F. J.
Yawman & Earbe Mfg. Co.
7P11rlInn4, -Pnnr,l,
Total -
Repairs to auto tires
Speed signs
Record binders
Index cards
Peddler's tags
Nitrogen lanps
Gas - City Pound.
Bread for pound
Motorcycle cover
Meals for city prison
index cards
. Pe-nor -F. (Iv/ s
10.50
10,00
2.10
255.90
25.00
24.50
51.35
2.50
20.75
100.00
10.50
71.30
25.00
8.75
7.00
14.00
12,00
44.50
24.50
50.00
20.19
.50
3.00
103.72
20.83
139.95
262.20
110.05
37.50
10.50
114.19
11.90
14.00
4.12
- 0 1622.80
17.90
40,60
8.38
9.11
7.84
2.00
1.26
2.00
5.86
84.00
10.25
1F).F1R
Calcutt , W. R.
Comstock, Co. , The
Lubben, J. G.
Uedart Mfg. Co . , The
Munic ipal Electric Light Plant
Pacifi c Gas & Electric Co.
Rood, Luther W.
Standard Oil Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
TV TV TV
Crocker Go., H.S.
Daahl-Thorns Awning CO.
Gay, A. T
Kopperud Heafey
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
aver -Wells Go.
Bernal, Gus
Bi cchoff s Surgical House
renter, Dr. T.
Lanzone, Harriet
Mol2e-Klinkner Co.
National -:ood Renovating Go.
Oa'-land .i:ioneer Soda Vater Co.
TT TV TT TV TV
]-2ar1sian Laundry
Purity L)pridg -,;ater Co.
Times Star
Wadsworth, Mrs. B.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Beaton, A.G.
Alameda Renair & Sarre 17 Co.
California Nursery -Go.
California Nursery Co.
Cohen, Emilie A.
Gay, A. T.
Lena, N.
Mazzini L.
Pac if ic Gas & Electric Co.
TiOe s Star
Fire Delp,rtment
Re-rairs to faucet
Soap
Coal and sorrenings
Lockers
Battery
Gas
Print i ng
Coal oil and gasoline
Total -
Street Department
- Tube repairs
Repairs and supplies
Eve rsharp leads
Canvass
Repairs
Road Oil
Rock, gravel and cement
2 ist on rings
Total -
Healt h Department .
Sharpening razor
SuT1 ies
Auto ulDkeep
Services in laboratory
Dater
Disinfectant
Water
TT
Laundry
Water
Pri.nt ing
Services - cleaning hospital
Total -
Re creat ion Department.
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
Ackerman, Einnie
Crocker Co., H.S.
East Bay ater Co.
Giancometti, Wiiliam J.
Hales, Mrs. Carrie
Hirth St. Coal and Feed Yard
Kill i ngland, Thos. W.
Konigshofer 's
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Assoc iated. Oil CO.
Baker-Joslyn Co.
Busse Sales Co , Frouk A.
Citizens Bank
Crane Go.
Fyfe-Wilson Lumber Go.
Gmewell Fire Alarm Tel, Co.
General E1ectrc Co.
011
Money advanced for expressage
Labor- sharpening saws
Tree
Trees
Services - Su i1ay Director
Iron and bolts
Steps - Washington Nark
Oil and wrenches
Gas
Pr lilting
Total -
Store Fund.
Money advanced for stamps
Relief Fund.
Money advanced
Office suTrol i es
Water
Rent
Clerical work
Fuel
Rent
Clothing
L Rht
Total -
Electric Light Fund .
Gasoline
Copper wire
Supplies
Rent
Pipe
Poles
Suopli es
S77itchb oar d
mwrch lst,1921.
.85
5 .39
25.10
219 .05
57. 23
23 .76
9.75
38.70
379.83
1212.38
.75
25.85
.50
15.75
44 .80
121.58
156. 50
6 .40
0 1584.51
eolo
50.00
.50
4.14
35.00
3.60
2.50
2.94
.60
.60
3.05
.50
9.00
6.50
68 .93
1.50
.97
2.85
3.75
196.30
12.00
15.65
256.00
5.30
2.31
10.20
506 .83
2.90
3 43
•
5. 65
20.00
39.38
8 .75
15.00
10 .95
.96
107.04
72.63
91.95
148 .20
40 .00
4.95
035.00
300.36
732.26
March 1st, 1921.
Gilson Electrical Su.op "TT
Linde Air Products Co.
Oakland SprinR. ';iorks
Osborne, A. E.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Paige Motor Co.
Phillips, S. J.
Reese, T. W.
State Compensation Insurance Fund
street Department
Times Star
Waddell Lumber Co.
TT TV TT
Western Heavy Hardware & Iron Co.
TV TV TV IT IT TT
Westinghouse E. & M. Co.
Willys Over1alv7.. Pacific Co.
Cflrlisle & Co., A.
M.r. Latham moved that
Conduit
Oxygen
Supplies
Auto repairs
Gas
Supplies
Painting smoke stacks
Inspection of typewriters
Premium
Office and field work
Subscrl-rtion
Lumber
TV
Steel
Bronze
Meters
Repairs
rTioto.
Sewer Construction Fund Ho. 12.
Bond scrap book
the claims as listed be
on roll call carried unanimously.
regu
There being. no further b-wsines
.ar me
g
Tuesday evening,
Dal
22.23
1.92
1.50
33.05
2.94
2.95
36.00
3.00
1726.55
98.46
2.40
38.69
31,00
7.92
2.64
3083.12
25.29
9453.33
50.31
seconded by Mr. .Erobst and
o transact the council adjourned to meet in
March 15th 1921, at 8 o'clock.
1,.0spectfully submitted,
City Clerk.