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1921-07-05 Regular CC Minutes1./ REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 5TE, 192 The meeting convened at 8:15 with Counoil-president Otis presiding. The roll was called and Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst, Tilden and President Otis, (5) were noted present. Mr.Latham moved that H.B.Dudgeon be appointed City Clerk pro tam,seoonded by Mr The minutes of the regular meeting of June 21st,1921 were approved as read. The following were received: Affidavit of Posting Notices of Assessment re Resolution of Intention No. 60, New Series. Ordered filed. Affidavit of publication of Resolution of Intention No. 60, N. S. Ordered filed. Affidavit of publication of Notice of Award of Contract for the improvement of Washington Street under Resolution of Intention No. 58, New Series. Ordered filed. Affidavit of publication of Notice of Award of Contract for the improvement /of Walnut Street. under Resolution of Intention No. 59, New Series. Ordered filed.. City Clerk's Affidavit of posting Notice of Award of Contraot for the improvement of .r;,,shington Street under Resolution of Intention No. 58, New Series. Ordered filed. City Clerk's Affidavit of posting Notice of Award of Contract for the im- provement of Walnut Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 59, New Series. Ordered filed. Oath of Office of Hazel B. Dudgeon as Deputy City Clerk. Ordered filed. The following communications were received: From Mr. Wm. J. Locke, City Attorney, regarding instructions as to damage suit., Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be referred back to the City Attorney to do whatever in his judgment he deems proper, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried. From The San Francisco, Oakland. Terminal Railways, regarding communication from Mrs. L. Thompson requesting street car service for the West End of Alameda. Mr. Tilden moved that the letter be filed, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. 10"' From the South Berkeley Commercial Club, regarding publicity of Alameda County in San Francisco newspapers. Mr. Probst moved that the Council endorse the movement seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried. 11/ ct,st and carried. From the Alameda Improvement Club commending the efforts of the council to secure better transportation facilities for the West End. Ordered filed. 12V mr. Charles E. Hewes, City Manager, addressed the Council and resigned as City Manager of Alameda, to take effect July 8, 1921. He stated that he had accepted the position of City Manager of Long Beach. Mr. Latham moredthat the resignation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Tilden and unanimously carried. In seconding the motion, Mr. Tilden commended Mr. Hewes for his efficient work as head of the departments of this city and stated that he regretted his going. Mayor Otis added words of commenda- tion, saying that he regretted that the City of Alameda was to lose so valuable a man. Mr. Probst moved that the resignation of Mr. Hewes be effective at 12 o'clock Noon, July, 8th, 1921, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. July 5, 1921. Written applications for the position of City Manager were received from F. J. Croll, Clifton E. Hickok, Perry L. Hedrick, James E. Sutton, B. H. Graff, Charles C. Stanworth, Grant M. Lorraine and Lochiel M. Ting. Mr. Probst moved th.9.t the applications be referred to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Lathan and carried. Mr. Chas. Banta presented the name of Hon. E. K. Taylor, for the position of City Manager, under the condition that he receive no more than 1.00 per year for his services. Mayor Otis stated the application was not in writing and that the Charter contained a provision that the City Manager/s salary could not be lese than $3,000 per annum. The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a petition for the reclassification of a lot on the north side of Lincoln Avenue, between Lafayette and. Chestnut Street, standing in the name of Marie C. De Esparza from a Single Family District, Class I, to a Public Garage District, Class V. Since the receipt of the petition,another petition signed by approximately fifty property owners within district opposing such reclassification has been received, Also, communications had been received from the foliowing named persons asking that their names be withdrawn from the petition requesting the reclassification: L. Theodora Ildertaon, Mrs. Selma L. laagren, Mrs. K. R. Forman, Mts. H. I. Tyle, G. A. Vogel, Mary J. Tibbey, Jessie L. Patton, Mrs. A. G. Powell and Martha A. Crooks. Mr. Victor De Esparza, representing the petitioner, addressed the Council stating the reasons for the request, Mr. S. C. Wright Capt. L. L. Langren and Mr. F. M. Tibbey spoke against the granting of the request. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried. 14V In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building situated at 215 Pacific Avenue. Mr. E. C. Maillot, Building Inspector, reported that the building had been completely razed. Mr. Probst moved that further proceedings be abandoned, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. 5% In the matter of the hearing on the delapidated building situated at 541 Pacific Avenue Mr. Probst moved that the same be postponed to the regular meeting of the Council to be held. August 2nd, 1921, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried. 6/ Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 407. Protesting against the Distontinuance of the Early and Late Ferry Service between Alameda and. San Francisco." Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. 17 A Resolution protesting against the discontinuance of Ferry Service_between certain hours was received from the Housewives League. Ordered filed. The Clerk stated that the time had arrived for the hearing of protests under Resolution of Intention No. 60, New Series, and that no written protests had been received. wir. Chas. Nathan and. Mr. Walker addressed the council protesting against the proposed work. Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be referred tothe Committeeof the Whole seconded by Mt. Latham and carried. 1 A Bill entitled came up for passage. July 5 "A. Bin For Ordinance No. - Series. Reclassifying Lot on North Side of Encinal Avenue East of Pearl Street to a Class III,,Business District." 9a. Mr. Probst moved that the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr. Adams and on roll call it adopted and passed unanimously. Claims a:;_inst the General Dept.amounting to 01022.52; against the Police Department amounting to $93.51; against the Fire Department amounting to 0155.65; against the Street Department, amounting to $2796.26; against the Health Department amounting to 113.14; against the Recreation Department amounting to 0549.03; a:inst the Store Fund amounting to $1181.38; against the Relief Fund amounting to $159.34; against the Electric Light Fund amounting to $5810.57; a,..inst the Sewer Construction Fund amounting to 46146.70 and against the Police Pension Fund amounting to $1485.00 having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows: Alameda Sanatorium Alameda Vulcanizing Works Anderson, A. Bowman Drug Co. n Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Crocker Co., H. S. Croll, F. J. East Bay Water Co. Eberlyts Quality Pharmacy Elster, Marvin H. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland Ford, N. O. Gettle, Mrs. J. E. Hewes, Charles E. City Manager . n 11 Johnson Co., S. T. Lubbock, Oswald Municipal Electric Light Piant Otis, Frank Pacific Gas & Electric Co Purity pring 4;ter Co. Seeley, Mrs. Esther Smith Bros. Times Star It Western Union Tel. Co. Alameda Vu1oani3ing Works Crocker Co. 5. Dick, E. C. Municipal Electric Light Plant Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Parsons, H. C. Times Star Western Union Tel. Co. East Bay Water Co. HauchT s Groc erteria n Lubben, J. G. Municipal Electric Light Plant IP Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Seagrave Company Standard Oil Co. Vosburgh. L. W. General Departments. Services - Mr. A. Anderson Transmission Oil Money advanced for drugs Drugs Maintenance service Mimeograph Auto upkeep Water Thromboplast Printing Premium on bond Printing Services - Assessor office Money advanced for stamps Auto upkeep Oil Rent of F. O. Box Repairs to Chevrolet Mayor's Allowance Gas Water Services - Assessor office Supplies Printing - Ledger sheets Copies of ordinances Advertising ordinances Telegrams Total Police Departmen Repairs to tubes Paste Repairs to Ford Labor and attendance - Alarm system Gas for city pound. Bread for city pound. Printing Telegrams $ 439:00 1.00 6.83 3.25 3.75 8.45 125.00 25.00 23.59 2.00 4.75 5.00 20.00 25.00 1.00 25.00 37.53 1.00 33.95 50.00 7.77 1.00 75.00 6.17 50.40 1.50 37.08 2.50 2.52 $ 2.70 4.90 5.85 50.00 .21 t:00 25.75 2.10 MX■ ofta MO NO $ 93.51 Total Fire Department. OS AO. vow Water Matches gydro-Pura Coal Labor and attendance Repairs Gas Supplies Gasoline RwrInliom 18.94 .98 5.75 6.70 59.30 1.75 21.84 4.00 2-8.75 -5 q July 5th, Labor Alameda Vulcanizing Works Baird, J. V. Bradley & Emmons California Pottery Co., n it it Crocker Co., H. S. Dick, E. C. East Bay Water Co. Manuel, A. Oakland Blue Print Co. Rhodes - Jamieson & Co. 7* 7* 7r Standard Oil Co. 1* x ,1 Tribune. Publishing Co. Vosburgh, L. W. Waddell Lumber Co. Weaver -Wells Co. Acme Grocery Carpenter, Dr. T. Flatow & Son, P. Lanzone, Miss Harriet Muncipal Electric Light Plant v nobles, Miss V. 0aklend Pioneer Soda Water Co. Parisian Laundry 7, Purity Spring Water Co. Wadsworth, Mts. B. Calcu.tt, W. R. California Wire Cloth Co. Campbell, J. A. Cohen, Emilie A. Dick, E. C. Drake, J. B. East 'Bay Water Co. Hansen, Al Lubbock, Irene Manuel, A. McCaw, Vii. F. Morcherchi , P. Morse & Co., C, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Stocks, C. Crocker Co., H. S. Hewes, Charles E. City Manager Municipal Railraod Rhodes - Jamieson & Co. 7, IT K tf Southern Pacific Co. Ackerman , Mrs. S. Crocker Co., H. S. Depot Express & Transfer Co. Durein's Shoe Store East Bay Water Co. El ster, Marvin H. Hales, Carrie G. Konigshofers Vosburgh, L. W. Zellerbach Paper Co. Street Department. Tires and tube repairs Sharpening picks Tube Sewer pipe Y branches Letter trays Supplies Water for streets Shingles Map Rock, screenings, etc. Gas oline Advertising Supplies Laths Repairs to Studebaker Total Health Department. iss - 186.2.69 6154 5.95 4.30 55.12 24.70 3.92 2.15 30.52 3.05 2.52 497.50 132.00 23.00 46.00 2.00 10.30 1.80 27.20 -� - - - -$‘ 2796.26 Rolled oats Auto upkeep Drugs Services in Laboratory Repairs to Chevrolet Services in laboratory Water Laundry Water Services - Emergency Hospital Total Recreation Department. Plumbing supplies Nails Services- Bleachers Washington Park Sub Play Director Repairs Hauling dirt fill Water Services on bleachers Sub. Play Director Lumber Washington Park Bleachers Labor on bleachers Labor - Tree trimming Water pot Gas Labor on bleachers - - 2.00 35.00 8.28 4.80 45.11 6.80 1.20 3.64 2.56 .50 3.25 4 113.14 Total STORE RIND. Folders Money advanced for stamps Switching charges Cement R Freight on cement Total REIIEF FUND. Money advanced Supplies Hauling Shoes Water Printing Services Clothing Pails Envelopes and paper Total 2.75 5.49 78.00 10.00 .50 147.50 5.95 99.00 26.00 58.58 5.60 18.00 58.50 7.60 7.56 18.00 549.03 4.12 50.00 2.50 455.00 579.05 90.71 $ 1181.38 20.13 1.47 3.25 18.75 3.89 9.75 50.00 40.46 1.65 9.99 159.34 Associated Oil Co. . Borkman & Wagner California State Auto Assu. Citizens Bank Crane Company Fuller & Co., W. P. Gilson Electrical Supply Co:. Great Western Power Co. Linde Air Products Co. Ariany's Auto 'Metal Works Osborne, A. E. Reese, T. W. Times Star m m United Iron Works Weaver-Wells Co. Weinstock-Nichols Co. Western Electric Co. Western Electrechanical Co. Western Heavy Hardware & Iron Co. Westinghouse E. & M. Co. m m m Barthold-Strecker Co. Engineering Services Tibbitts Pacific Co. Brewn, Geo. H. Conrad, John Hadley, J. E. Kemp, A. Rogers, J. Schroeder, L. Mr. Latham moved that the ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND. Gasoline Supplies Premium Rent 'Supplies Paint Supplies Oxy:zn Supplies 1 Typewriter inspections Subscription Bill notices Advertising Supplies et- 11- st Final payment on contract Total SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND. Rent of transit Partial payment on contract Total POLICE PENSION FUND. OW Pension tt 11 w claims as on roll call carried unaaimously. Mr. Latham moved seconded by Mr. Probst Upon reconvening were noted present. Mr. Latham moved Total - - July bth, 1921. mat .010 75.90 25.75 10.67 40.00 1.11 17.43 390.94 13.29 2.20 7.75 16.35 3.00 2.50 117.25 7.09 5.00 13.45 3.16 98.50 6.35 9.78 446.85 4496.25 58/0.57 5.00 299.50 5842.20 6146.70 247.50 375.00 210.00 232.50 a0.00 21.0.00 1485.00 listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Probst and that the Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, and carried. Councilmen Adams Latham Probst, Tilden and. President Otis that Major Clifton E. Hickok be appointed City Manager succeed Charles E. Hewes, resigned, at a salary of $5,000 per annum, seconded by Mr. Tilden and on roll call carried unanimously. There being no further business to transact the council adjourned to meet in regular session Tuesday evening, July 19th, 1921, at 8 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk pro tem.