1921-04-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 5TH, 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 (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 15th were approved as read.
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 370.
Transferring $2,520.79 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Latham 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. 371.
Transferring $5037.50 from the Electric Light Fund
to the Interest and Redemption Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopt-
ed and passed unanimously.
The following were received:
Affidavit of Publication of Notice to Bidders for construction of North Side
Sewer. Ordered filed.
Report of the Municipal Electric Light Plant for the month of January,1921.
Ordered filed.
The following communications were received:
From Assemblyman Homer R. Spence, re Assembly Bills Nos. 230 and 231.
Ordered filed.
From Senator Edwin M. Otis, acknowledging receipt of Copy of resolution
367. Ordered filed.
From the Down Town Property Owners' Association to Mr. A. P. Gillies, re
unification of railroad terminals in East Bay cities. Mr. Latham moved that the
communication be referred to the city manager, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
An application for a gratuitous license was received from Frank L. Morton
2111 Buena Vista Avenue to solicit, demonstrate and sell floor brooms. Mr. Latham
moved that the application be denied, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried.
An application for a gratuitous license was received from J. A. Smith, 687
61st Street, Oakland, to solicit and deliver salad oil, honey, etc. Mr. Tilden
moved that the application be denied, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
An application for a gratuitous license was received from E. L. Lishman, 837
E. 20th Street, Oakland, for permission to sell auto,: piano and furniture polish.
Mr. Latham moved that the application be denied, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
Mayor Otis stated that he had called a conference with the Memorial, Committee,
and Dr. George C. Thompson, Major Hickok, Messrs. Haslett and Meyers Of said committee
being present, they were requested by the Mayor to meet and determine whether the
report that was previously presented to the Council was still their findings in its
April 5th, 1921.
11 ✓ The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a request for the reclassification of
1005 Central Avenue, from a Class I to a Class II District. An affidavit showing due
posting of Notices of said request for reclassification was presented and ordered filed.
There being no objectors present Mr. Tilden introduced the following Resolution and
moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 372.
Reclassifying Premises Situate 1005 Central Avenue
From a Class I to a Class II District.n
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
.2 ✓ The matter of the petititon for the alteration of premises known as 1006 Pacific
Avenue came up for hearing. Mr. Latham moved that the application be denied, seconded
by Mr. Tilden and on .roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Adams,
Latham,:_ Tilden and President Otis, (4). Noes: Councilman Probst, (1). Absent: None.
13 ✓ In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building situated at 1812
Park Street, the Clerk read a letter received from Mr. Richard Barker, one of the
owners, in which he requested a further delay. Mr. Latham moved that two weeks
additional time be given the owners for the removal of the building and that the City
Clerk notify Mr. Barker this would positively be the last postponement in the matter,
seconded by Mr. Probst and carried unanimously.
14v In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building situated at 2236 Buena
Vista Avenue, City Attorney Locke requested that further action be postponed until
the next regular meeting of the Council, April 19th, 1921. Mr. Tilden so moved,
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
The matter of the hearing on the delapidated building situate at 324 Lincoln
Avenue came up. Building Inspector, E. C. Mailiot reported that this building had
been removed. Thereupon Mr. Probst moved that further proceedings in the matter be
abandoned, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
16;✓ The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of several affidavits of serving of
notice on ark owners in the City to appear before the council and show cause why said
arks should not be condemned as a public nuisance. Also, that they were being used
in violation of the provisions of Ordinance No. 155, N. S. and the laws of the State
of California. City Attorney Locke stated that Attorney Van Hovenberg had communicat-
ed with him, stating he represented a number of the ark owners and requested a con-
tinuance for two weeks. The Council thereupon took up the several matters seriatum:
A. Witschi, owner of ark situated at 715 Harrison Avenue, formerly 2715 Harrison
Avenue, and first ark east of No. 2407 Harrison Avenue, which at the present time
has no number. Mr. Witoehi not being present in the council chamber, Mr. Tilden
moved that further action be postponed for two weeks, seconded by Mr. Latham and
carried.
Steve Kutwald, owner of the ark situated at 2505 Harrison Avenue. Mr. Kutwald
not being present, Mr. Tilden moved that further action be postponed for two wee
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
Mrs. E. J. N. Steinweg, owner of the ar1L situated at 2423 Harrison Avenue. Mrs.
Steinweg was present and addressed the council stating that every effort had been
April 5th, 1921.
Tony Vargas, owner of the ark situated at 2421 Harrison Avenue. Mr. Vargas not
being present in the council chamber, Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be postponed
for two weeks, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
R. S. Riley, owner of the ark situated at 2415 Harrison Avenue. Mr. Riley not being
present in the council chamber Mr. Tilden moved that further action be postponed for
two weeks, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
F. Anderson, owner .of °the ark situated at 2405 Harrison Avenue. Mr. Anderson not
heing present in the council chamber Mr. Latham moved that further action be postponed
for two weeks, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
171 Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 373.
Adopting Plana and Specifications for the Construction
of a Baseball Back -Stop in Washington Park, and Direct-
ing the City Clerk to Invite Sealed Bids or Proposals
for Erecting the Same."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
18r City Engineer Hickok presented plans for concrete curbing on certain streets.
MMr. Latham moved that the plans be adopted, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
19/ Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 374.
Resolution of Intention No. 56, New Series."
Mr. Adams seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
20 City Engineer Hickok presented plans for concrete sidewalks on various streets.
. Latham moved that the plans be adopted, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
21 Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 375.
Resolution of Intention No. 57, New Series.
Mr. Adams seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
22/ A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Amending Section 254 of the Municipal Code, relative
to Fees for Connecting Sewers."
introduced and laid over under & provision of the charter.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance Regulating the Changing and Reclassification
of Residence, Business and Industrial Districts."
introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter.
24✓ The Memorial Committee stated they were reaeto render a further report at this
time. Dr. George C. Thompson thereupon read the report of the committee emphasizing
their former recommendations. Mr. Latham moved that the Board of Education be invited
to meet with the members of the council and the Memorial Committee after the regular
business session of the council on April 19th, 1921, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
25 In the matter of installing a sidewalk on the north side of Buena Vista Avenue,
April 5th, 1921
Mr. Latham and carried.
26/ Mr. I. P. Flatow was present atthe councilts request and addressed them concerning
his request regarding fireworks. Mr. Viele of the Southern Pacific Company was present
and stated he would be glad to see an ordinance drafted limiting the use of fire works.
After discussion, Mr. Tilden moved that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an
ordinance limiting the use of fireworks from the 1st day of July to the 5th day of
July, inclusive, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
27/ Mr. Otis as a member of the council introduced the following Resolution and
moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 376.
Protesting against Consolidation.
Mr. Tilden seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
Mr. L. M. King addressed the council regarding certain statements made in the
newspapers pertaining to the Naval Base, stating that misstatements had been made by
those favoring the naval base site at Vallejo, in that their channel was of sufficient
depth to accommodate any ship that could come into San Francisco Harbor. He also stated
that the principal channels coming into San Francisco had a depth of fifty-four feet
at low water.
W. King stated that considerable discussion was going on at the present time
as to construction of a bascule bridge or tube across the Estuary and offered a
Resolution to be presented to the Board of Supervisors if the Council saw fit to
adopt it. Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager, City
Attorney and City Engineer to present their views at the next meeting of the council
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
28 Mr. Sandford, representing Hutchinson Company, was present and addressed the council
regarding the grading, curbing and macadamizing of Washington Street, from Broadway
to Pearl Street. Major M. J. White was present, as one of the property owners affected.
Mr. Sandford stated that since the last meeting of the council there had been a re-
vision in the price per foot originally qubted Major White, Mrs. Warford and Mrs. Torrey,
property owners in the district affected and that a price of $3.40 per foot, instead
of $3.90 :s originally quoted, was now made them. Mr. Sandford asked permission of the
council to proceed with the work already signed up. City Manager Hewes stated that
he would rather see the matter delayed until all property owners had signed. Mr. Tilden
moved that it be the sense of the 'council that the work should be done and referred the
matter to the city manager and city engineer to endeavor to come to some agreement with
those who have not signed by private contract before the next meeting of the council
to-be held. April 19th, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
29 Mr. Latham moved that the city clerk be instructed to place such fire insurance
as is necessary to cover automobiles other than fire department equipment, owned by
the City of Alameda, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 2720.78; against the Police
Department amounting to $275.70; against the Fire Department amounting to $176.84;
against the Street Department amounting to $2800.56; against the Health Department
amounting to $232.34; against the Recreation Department amounting to $161.32; against
the Store Fund amounting to $118.19: against the Relief Fund amounting to $134.56:
April 5th, 1921.
against the Police Pension and Relief F
mounting to $1485.00 having been approved
and audited by the proper officials, were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Balfour, Guthrie & Co.
Bancroft, Whitney Co.
TV TV TV
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
California Corrugated. Culvert Co.
City Managers Association
Crocker Co., H. S.
Crocker Co., H. S.
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Croll, F. J.
East Bay Water Co.
Follrath, George
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
1V TV TV
Hieronymus, Dr. A.
Locke, Wm. J.
Lubbock, O.
Mailiot, E. C.
Municipal Electric
TV TV
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Light Plant
Otis, Frank
Pacific Gas & Electric CO.
Piatt Photo Supply Co.
Purity Spring Water Co.
Schneider, Henry
TV TV
Times Star
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U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Waddell Lumber Co.
Bremer, O. A.
Faulkner, Geo. A.
Ford, N. O.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric CO.
General Departments.
Premium on insurance policy
Books
Maintenance service
Railroad Crossing signs
Pamphlets
Looseleaf sheets
Paste
Auto upkeep
Water
Disabilty payment
Expenses - Trip to Sacramento
Auto upkeep
Surgical dressings
Expenses
Rent of P. O. Box
Money advanced for hydrometer part
City lighting for Feb. 1921
Removing cords in Election booths
Repairs to Chevrolet car
Mayor's allowance
Gas
Developing and printing
water
L. L. Covers
Journal
Advertising
Printing
Premium on bond
Lumber
American La France Fire Engine Co.
Anderson Machine Works
Calcutt, W. R.
East Bay Water Co.
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Johnson, A. W. V.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Pacific Gas & Electric co.
Pollard. Co., Frank E.
Standard. Oil CO.
Times Stare°.
Vosburgh, L. W.
Labor
California Pottery Co:,
Crane Co.
Ford, N. O.
Gardner, U. S.
Irvine & Jachens
Kopperud, A. H.
McGraw-Hill Book Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Powell Bros. Construction Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
TV TV
Schaefer, Grace
Smith Bros.
Standard Oil Co.
Times Star
Weaver-Wells Co.
Total
Police Department.
Handcuffs
Repairs to motorcycle
Printing
Repairs to police auto
Gas for city pound
Total
Fire Department
Acid charges
Adjust brake
1 tank ball
Water
Ant paste
Recharge cylinder
Repair battery
New battery
Gas
1 Ruud. Heater
Gasoline
Printing
Paint
Street Department.
Total
Sewer pipe
Galv. Pipe
Printing
Paint
Street signs
Road. Oil
Books
Repairing auto
Gravel and cement
Rock
TV
Expressage
Tracing cloth powder
Gasoline
Printing
Valves
Total
$ 25.00
18.45
26.95
8.45
3.87
5.00
1.23
2.21
2.21
25.00
17.01
11.88
43.77
36.50
20.60
1.00
.35
2202.47
9.68
91.54
50.00
23.61
12.68
1.00
13.80
.89
10.78
18.90.
7.50
3.45
$ 2720.78
$ 204.00
6.50
14.50
50.49
.21
$ 275.70
$ 20.65
1.00
.65
16.41
.25
1.85
3.55
39.97
24.41
32.50
25.00,
' 9.10
1.50
$ 176.84
$ 1897.27
68.21
22.92
9,00
3.10
107.81
134.66
16.00
11.86
249.86
10.00
213.75
.57
.25
22.10
20.50
12.80
$ 2800.56
Bischoff's Surgical House
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Carpenter, Dr. T.
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Encinal Ice Co.
Flatow & Son
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Ford, N. O.
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
Koerber, Fuel & Feed. Co.
Lanzone, Harriet
Nielsen, Ella
Oakland. Pioneer Soda Water Co.
Parisian Laundry
Purity Spring Water Co
Times Star Co.
Vosburgh, L. W.
Wadsworth, Mrs. B.
Western Market
Wilkens, J. H.
East Bay Water Co.
California Nursery Co.
Cohen, Emilie A.
Manuel, A.
Morse & Co., C. C.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Spalding & Bros., A. G.
Tasker, Thos.
Crocker Co., H. S.
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Flatow & Son,
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
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Alameda City Social
Campa, J.
Consumer's Coal and
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Crocker Co., H. S.
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East Bay Water Co.
Ford, N. O.
Goveria, F.
Hales, Mrs. Carrie
Killingland, T. W.
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
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Morcherchi, P.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Spunn, Mrs. Buelah E.
Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co.
Service Board.
Ice Co.
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Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Associated Oil Co.
Bussee Sales Co. Frank A.
Citizens Bank
Crane Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Dick, E. C.
East Bay Water Co.
General Electric Co.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Marshall-Newell. Supply Co.
Oakland Galvanizing Works
Osborne, A. E.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Roeblings Sons Co., John A.
Sheibner & Hodson
Standard Oil Co.
State Compensation Insurance Co.
April 5th, 1921.
Health Department.
Splints
Aprons
Rubber caps
Auto upkeep
Supplies
Ice
Tablets
Gauze
Printing
Money advanced for rabbits
Straw and alfalfa
Services in laboratory
Expressage
Water
Laundry
Water
Binding
Supplies
Services in hospital
Oats and wheat
Gauze
Total
Recreation Department.
Water
Trees
Services
Lumber
Seeds
Gas
Athletic goods
Repairs to pump
Total
STORE FUND.
Supplies
Thumb tacks
Gauze
Money advanced for stamps
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Total
F FUND.
Money advanced for board.
Labor in parks
Fuel
Office supplies
L. L. Sheets
Water
Printing
Labor in parks
Services in office
Rent
Fuel
Labor in parks.
Gas:.
Money advanced for board.
Out cards
Total
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Towel service
Gas
Tubes
Rent
Supplies
Addressograph supplies
Comutator and toiler
Water
Supplies
Lamps
Supplies
Bushings
Gas
Copper wire
Supplies
Gas
Premium
$ 2.03
18.90
55.00
35.00
16.20
4.56
7.80
6.35
6.50
10.00
6.15
5.70
.79
.60
.60
5.76
.50
30.00
6.00
5.25
1.15
7.50
$232.34
$ 3.93
23.00
16,00.
19:50
13.60
8.40
44.39
32.50
$ 161.32
$ 3.04
2.45
12.70
50.00
50.00
$ 118.19
1.89
8.25
6.15
5.15
5.29
1.23
1.31
3,00
.75
50.00
15.00
12.30
5.15
12.00
.84
2.50
3.75
$ 134.56
1.00
133.56
37.99
40.00
1.23
34.10
1.30
6.81
7.66
664.15
3.40
4.44
.56
2.10
200.09
106.66
3.80
457.80
April 5th, 1921.
Times Star Co. Printing $ 20.75
VOsburgh, L. W. Supplies 2.35
Weaver-Wells Co. " 4.00
Weinstock-Nichols Co. " 3.26
Western Heavy Hardware & Iron Co. " 5.03
ff If IV tir II 0, It 8.42
Willys Overland. Pacific Co. " 25.36
Young Supply Co. n 17.99
Total $1793.81
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND.
Times Star Co. Advertising $ 9.55
INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY FUND.
Southern Pacific Co. Repairing switch $ 44.00
United Iron Works Steel door 18.05
Brown, G.
Conrad, J.
Kemp, A.
Hadley, J.
Rogers, J.
Schroeder, L.
Motal $ 62.05
POLICE, RELIEF AND PENSION FUND.
Pension
TV
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Total
$ 247.50
375.00
232.50
210.00
210.00
210.00
$ 1485.00
Mr. Probst moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Latham and
on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the counoil adjourned to meet in
regular session Tuesday evening, April 19th, 1921, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully subMitted,