1921-06-21 Regular CC Minutes7✓
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REGULAR MEETING ar THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 2I ST, 1921.
The meeting convened at 8:15 p. m. with Council- president Otis preeidin
The roll was called and Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst, Tilden and President
Otis, (5) were noted present.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 7th, 1921 were approved as read.
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution wad moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 401.
Transferring 93906.65 from the Sewer Construction
Fund to the Interest and Redemption Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimous]$.
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 402.
Transferring $p14O.00 from the Sewer Construction
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
The following were received:
Affidavit of Publication of Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals for the improvement
of Washington Street, under Resolution of- Intention. No. 58, New Series. Ordered filed.
Affidavit of City Clerk re posting of Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals for the
improvement of Washington Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 58, New Series.
Ordered filed.
Affidavit of publication of Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals for the improvement
of 'Walnut Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 59, New Series. Ordered fi]ed.
Affidavit of City Clerk re posting of Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals for the
Improvement of Walnut Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 59, New Series. Ordered
filed.
Continuation certificate on the bond of E. J. Simon. Ordered filed.
Copy of renewal of lease of Barnes & Tibbitts Shipbuilding and Drydock Company.
Ordered filed.
The following communications were received:
From Gus Thaler, re charges for permit for sewer work requesting return of
$10.00 in fees. Mr. Latham moved that the request be denied, seconded by Mr. Adams and
carried.
From City Clerk, W. E. Vareoe, requesting a two weeks leave of absence commenc-
ing-July 5th, 1921. ivir. Probst moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr.
Latham and carried.
From the Southern Pacific Company, relative to the dangerous condition existing
at Park Street Station, north, stating that instructions had been issued to have the
condition remedied at once. Ordered filed.
From Mrs. L. Thompson, 315 Lincoln Avenue, requesting transportation facilities
for west end residents. Mr. Probst moved that a copy of the communication be referred
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June 21st,1921.
13/ From Walter H. Cramer, requesting' renewal of his contract as general auditor
and accountant for the City of Alameda upon the same terms as at present. Mr.
Latham moved that the contract be renewed, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call
carried unanimously.
140/ From H. F. Dexter pertaining to the Council's future action relative to
zoning changes. Ordered filed.
15/ From W. T. Boyce requesting to be advised when final consideration would be
had as to the assessment district to be established for the opening of Versailles
Avenue. Ordered filed.
16 An application for a gratuitous license was received from Samuel Hillman to
peddle water - melons. Mr. Probst moved that the application be denied, seconded by
Mr. Tilden and carried.
17 City Attorney, Wm. J. Locke, requested two weeks vacation beginning July
2nd, 1921. Mr. Probst moved that the request be granted,' seconded by Mt. Latham
and curried unanimously.
18 In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building situated at 1812
Park Street, Building Inspector Maillot reported that the building had been complete-
ly razed. Thereupon Mr. Latham moved thatfurther proceedings in the matter be dropped,
seconded by iir. Adams and carried.
19 / In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building situated at 215
Pacific Avenue, the clerk stated that he was in receipt of a telephone communication
from one of the owners, advising that the building had been sold and would be re-
moved promptly. bar. Latham moved that further action in the matter be continued to
the next regular meeting of the council to be held July 5th, seconded by Mr.
Probst and carried.
20 7 The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification
of the lot situated on the north side'of Encinal Avenue, 92.12 feet east of Pearl
Street, running thence easterly 30.08 feet, from a Class I, Single Family Dwelling
District, to a Claselll, Retail Business District. Mr. Jos. Silva,,.. the petitioner
was present and explained to the council his reasons for the request. There being
no objectors present, a Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Lot on North Side of Encinal Avenue
East of Pearl Street to a Class III, Business District."
was introduced and laid over under a prevision of the Charter.
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The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification
of the north side of Encinal Avenue, between Chestnut Street and Lafayette Street,
and the northeast corner of Chestnut Street and Encinal Avenue from Class V to
Class I. The Clerk also stated that since the filing of the petition he had received
requests from Mrs. Isabelle Barak and Matilda E. Porep that their naves be withdrawn
from the petition. Mr. Leonard Rose, representing Mrs. W. E. Pettes, the petitioner
stated the reasons for the request. Mrs. Isabelle Barak and Mr. H. J. Hinck spoke
against the granting of the request. Mr. Tilden moved that the request be denied,
seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
3'une 21st,1921.
as a Committee for the purpose of suggesting the district to be assessed, seconded by
Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
231,/ The City Engineer submitted plans and specifications for the construction of a
sewer in Buena Vista Avenue, between Everett and. Foley Streets and the same were
thereupon adopted.
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 403.
Resolution of Intention No. 60, New Series."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
25/ The Clerk stated that the time had arrived for the opening of bids for the
improvement of Washington Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 58, N. S and that
he was in receipt of one bid. Mr. Latham moved that the bid be received and opened,
seconded by Mr. Probst and carried. Thereupon the Clerk opened and read the bid as
follows: .
From Hutchinson Company, accompanied by a bond in the sum of
9100.00.
Grading per cubic yard ¶ .60
Constructing pavement per square ft.14
Constructing curbs, per linear ft.64
Constructing gutters, per square ft.30
Mr. Latham moved that the bid be referred to the City Engineer, seconded by Mr. Probst
and carried.
261/ Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption;
"Resolution No. 404.
Resolution of Award. (Washington Street.)"-
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
27 17 The Clerk stated that the time had arrived for the opening of bids for the im-
provement of Walnut Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 59, New Series, and
that he was in receipt of one bid. Mr. Latham moved that the bid be received and opened,
seconded by gr. Probst and carried. Thereupon the Clerk opened and read the bid as
follows:
From Hutchinson Company, accompanied by a bond in the sum of
$100.00
Grading per cubic yard .00.45
Constructing pavement, per square ft..15
Constructing curbs, per linear ft
_ _• • • .65
Constructing gatters,per square ft.. .28
Constructing sidewalks,per Sq. ft... .19
J. Latham moved that the bids be referred to the City Engineer, seconded by Mr
Probst and carried.
28 Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 405.
Resolution of Award. (Walnut Street.)"
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and
passed unanimously.
29v" In the matter of the hearing of the protest of Suzzie H. Welis, re closing of
Austin Avenue, etc., Mr. Probst moved that the same be postponed to the regular meeting
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Jute 21et1921.
A Bill entitled
ItA Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Providing for the Establishment of Set-Back
Lines on Private Property, Prohibiting the
Erection or Location of Buildings or Other
Structures between said Lines and the Street,
and Presoribingthe Penalty for a Violation
of said Ordinance."
came up for passage, Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Probst and on r011 call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
. Creating and. Establishing a. City Planning Commission."
came up for passage. I. Probst moved that the ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Mt. Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimouely.
2 Mt. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 406.
In Respect to the Memory of the Late Charles
Washington Young, a Member of the Alameda Fire
Department,
WHEREAS, CHARLES WASHINGTON YOUNG, an honored member of
the city's fire department has been called to his eternal
rest; and
WHEREAS, the decedent has borne an unblemished reeord as
a loyal son and citizen; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that in the sudden death of HARLES WASHINGTON
YOUNG, the City of Alameda has lost a loyal and faithfUl
public servant, and the family a devoted son and brother;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of the decedent, and another copy spread
upon the minutes of the Council. Also, that When the
Council adjourns, it do so out of respect to his memory.
Mt. Probst seeanded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
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Mr. E. W. King, Promotion Manager of Neptune Bewhi was present and addressed
the Council concerning boxing exhibitions held at Neptune Beach on Wednesday evenings.
Mr. Probst moved that Mt. King be granted a. permit under Section 536 of the Municipal
Code, to hold the events scheduled for June 22nd, but that future exhibitions be
/discontinued, seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
34\ President Otis stated that since the last meeting of the Council he was in
receipt of a communication requesting requ.esting that he appoint a-committee on the proposed
bridge across San Frandisco Bay and that he had appointed on such Committee,
Charles E. Hewes, Chairman, Councilmen A. Latham and C. L. Tilden, C. E. Hickok,
City Engineer and. L. M. King, Chairman of the City Planning Commission and himself,
acting as ex-officio member.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $$1892,52; against the
Police Department amounting to 0172,91; against the Fire Department amounting to
t5l3.98; against the Street Department amounting to 03510.21; against the Health
Department amounting to 042.95; against the Recreation Department amounting to $982.43;
against the Store Fund amounting to 0/56.54; against the Relief Fund amounting to 960.02;
..16. T0 44 A...a 3 alt.. 4. 'mesa. Jr fl! Pt "rim 1 C AIM•eAr. A a.. 3 04 4.3
Alameda Scavenger Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Campbell, J. A.
Elster, Marvin H.
Fox, Geo. H.
Hewes, C. E. Assignee R. G. Daniels
Jenkins, C. E.
Johns on, S. T. Co.
Lubbock, Oswald
Municipal Electric Light Plant
North Star Vinegar and Cider Co.
Pacific. Tel. & Tel. Co .
Purity Spring Water Co.
Smith Hardware Co.
Times Star
TT n
Varcoe, W. E.
Vignola, F.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Alameda_ Vulcanizing Works
Municipal Electric Light Plant
er n n n
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Sherwin - Williams Co.
Western Ufiion Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Eberly's quality Pharmacy
Gutta Percha Rubber Mfg. Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Standard Oil Co.
Sunset Broom and Brush Co.
Western Uninn Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Austin - Western Road Machinery Co
Baird, J. V.
Busse Sales Co., Frank A.
California Pottery Co.
Chandler, Geo
East Bay Water Co.
Engineering News- Record
Gardner, U. S.
Hickok, C. E.
Koppe rud & Heafey
Oakland Paving Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Construction Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Sherwin - Williams Co.
Waddell Lumber Co.
R R 1F
Bischoff's .Surgical House
Bowman .Drug Co.
Buben, Zdenka
Calcutt, W. R.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Eberly's quality Pharmacy
Jenkins Co., C. H.
Koerber, Fuel and Feed Co.
Konigshofer1s
Oakland Pioneer Soda Water Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Parisian Laundry
Purity Spring Water Co.
Sherwin - Williams Co.
June 21st, 1921.
General Departments.
Removing garbage
Towel service
Services
Printing
Premium on bond
Washing windows of City Hall
Carbon paper
Oil
Incidentals
City lighting
Barrels
Rental and tolls
Water
Supplies
Docket
Printing
Incidentals
Repairing toilets
Outlook envelopes
Total
Police Department.
Repairs to tires
Repairs to autos
Alarm system maihtenance
Telephone s
Paint
Clock rental
Total
Fire Department.
Linen service
Ant Paste
Hose
Labor and attendance alarm system
Recharging batteries and supplies
Tolls
Gasoline
Brooms
Clock rental
Total
Street Department.
Tube repairs
Repairing gas roller
Picks sharpened
Truck tires
Sewer pipe
Rental of truck
Water
Subscription
Paint and turpentine
Incidentals
Road Oil
Screenings
Telephone and tolls
Rock, screenings, etc.
Rock, sand, gravel, etc.
Paint
Lumber
it
Total
Health Department.
Supplies
Ant paste
Incidentals
Crock and pail
Rulers
Lysol
Carbon paper
Alfalfa
Wadding
water
Rental and tolls
Laundry
Water
Paint
1.50
8.00
78.00.
5.75
25.00
26.50
2.70
24.70
1.25
15E0.48
8.53
14.40
.50
40.15
39.50
50.80
5.56
2.00
7.20
t 1892.52
22.80
18.64
50.00
11.40
69.82
1.25
173.91
t 50.00
.25
125.00
298.88
1.50
.10
28.75
8.00
1.50
t 513.98
t 1669.12
1.35
32.25
4.75
183.92
18.01
120.00
18.30
6.00
3.40
2.27
513.65
82.50
4.79
468.40
213.80
2.65
40.88
24.17
10.21
.90
.25
.64
.85
.30
.50
1.25
3.75
1.50
.60
7.53
4.03
.50
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June 21st, 1921.
Alameda Vulcani2ing Works
Bussenius, A. G.
Canepa, J.
Chandler, Geo.
Cohen, Emilie A.
Frankel
Hansen, Al
Heritage & Son, H.
Lubbock, Irene
Manuel, A.
McCaw, F.
Moercherchi, P.
Pacific Tel. & Tell Co.
Sherwin-Williams Co.
,
Spalding Bros., A. G.
Standard. Oil Co.
Stokes, S.
Valiance Nursery Co.
Vosburgh, L. W.
California Wire Cloth Co.
KeeLox Mfg. Co.
Sherwin-Williams Co.
Smith Hardware Co.
Cloverdale Sanitary Dairy
Durein's Shoe Store
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Highland Farm Dairy
Konigshofer's
Munioipal Electric Light Plant
Payliger Laboratories
Western Dairy Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Associated Oil Co.
Citizens Bank
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Ritchie, L. E.
Times Star
Westinghouse E & M. Co.
It
Recreation Department.
Tube and repairs
Supplies
Labor
Labor and track
Sub. Play Director
Babbitts Cleanser
Labor on bleachers
Papering- McKinley Park House
Sub-Play Director
Lumber for bleachers
Labor on bleachers
Services as Tree Trimmer
Rental
Paint and oil
Paint
Playground balls
Pump oil
Labor on bleachers
Bulbs
Hardware
Total
STORE FUND.
Nat's
Typewriter ribbons
Paint
Sand paper
RELIEF FU.O.
Milk
Shoes
Drugs
Milk
Clothing
Electricity
X-my
Milk
Total
Total
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Towel Service
Oil
Rent
Supplies
Current
Rental and tolls
Premium on surety bond
Letterheads and ledgers
Meters, etc.
Payment on contract
Total ----
SEWER CCNSTRUCTION FUND NO. 12«
Pay Roll- Engineering services
Noble & Co., R. E. Testing cement
Total
Mr. Probst moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by
carriedunanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned in respedt to
the mentoryof the late(„Charles Washington Young, a member of the Alameda Fire De-
partment, to meet in regular session Tuesday evening, July 5th, 1921. at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
$ 4.39
5.29
3.92
18.25
30.00
1.68
38.25
50.40
10,00
514.54
2L.92
58.50
2;«30
104.61
35.28
43.12
2.83
4.50
10.50
22.15
$ 982.43
$ 62.10
51.00
40.38
3.06
$ 156.54
$ 3.91
8.00
1.75
14.50
10.80
10.15
2.50
8.41
$ 60.0a
$ 1.00
19.55
40.00
55.65
5601.66
30.26
2.50
172.25
771.78
1142.50
7837.15
$ 301.00
6.96
$ 307.96
Latham and on roll call