1920-03-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 16TH, 1920.
The meeting convened at 8:15 p. m. with council counci1preidet Otis presiaing
The roll was called and. Councilmen Adams, Latham Probst and President Otis
(4) were noted present. Absent: Councilman Noy, (1).
The minutes of the previous regular meeting were approved as read.
MY* Latham introduced the following resolution and moted its adoption:
"Re elution No. 276.
Transerring 2065.62 from the Electric Light Fund
o the Interest and Redemption Fund."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimous
2. 7 Mr. Probst introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No, 279.
Transferring 02584.89 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.
The follow were received:
V/
The tra nscript of the public hearing on the question of the abandonment
of Harrison Avenue held in the council chamber Wednesday, February 18th, 1920.
Ordered filed.
4. The lease between the city of Alameda and the Seagrave Company for two
fire engines. Ordered filed.
// The lease to James Robertson for a portion of the Corporation Yard,
for the year 192. Ordered filed.
The Auditor's Balance Sheet for the month of February, 1920. Ordered.
filed.
Communications:
6. /7 From Mayor Frank Otis, announcing the appointment of Henry Gemmer as a
member of the Board of Free Library Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the
death of Brainard. C. Brown, Ordered filed. Mr. Gemmer was present and took the
required oath of office.
/ From the city clerk stating that a petition for the establishment of a
two - platoon system in the fire department of the city of Alameda had been filed
in his office March 5th, 1920; that he had checked the names thereon and had found
but eight hundred and sixty-four qualified signers, a number insufficient to call
and election. Mrs. Emma M. Burke, Messrs. H. Haueh and H. Rosenthal addressed the
council and urged the establishment of the system. M. Lat moved that the council
meet as a couittoe of the whole Tuesday evening, March 30th, 1920, to consider
the matter, and also, that the council meet in adjourned regular session at 8:30
o'clock on the same evening, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
v7 Mr. Harrison S. Robinson, representing the Rolph Navigation and Coal Company,
was presented relative to the leasing of tidelands to the Rolph Company. No
definite action was talmn.
March 16th, 1920,
intention No. 49, New Series. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be taken up at the
regular meeting Tuesday evening, April 6th, 1920, at 8 o'clock p. m, and Mr. Soto
be so informed, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
10. /' From the Board of Supervisors, of Alameda County, requesting that Fruitvale
Avenue bridge be discontinued and abandoned. Mr. Probst moved that notice be
sent to the Board of Supervisors Ied Congressman Elston, stating that the members
of the council objected to such abandonment of the bridge, seconded by Mr.
Latham and carried.
v' From the cities of Berkeley and Richmond, requesting the City of Alameda
to join with them in creation of a public utility district. Mr. Probst moved
that no action be taken until the Water Commission,which had been appointed
for a studv of the matter, filed its report, seconded by Mr. Adams and carrie
12. v/ From Mrs. B. C. Bro and family, acknowledging receipt of the resolutions
adopted in memory of the late Brainard C. Brown. Ordered filed.
13. From Mrs. Ida M. Krusi, offering a Seth Thomas tower clock for the city
hall tower and from Mayor Otis to Mrs. Krusi tentatively accepting the gift.
Ordered filed. Mr, Probst introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
Mr. Lath
s
"Resolution No. 280.
Accepting the gift of a clock for the City Hall Tower,
donated by Mrs. Ida M. Krusi."
econded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously
Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred to the city manager with full
power to act, seconded by Mr. Lathan and carried.
14. From the city of Oakland submitting a copy of an ordinance introduced
prohibiting the sale and transfer of all fire arms. Ordered filed.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No New Series,
An Ordinance regulating the sale or pistols, revolvers
and fire arms in the City of Alameda, and providing
Penalties for the Violatinn thereof."
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the charter.
15. 77 From E. Evelth Winslow, Col. Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, stating
that requests had been made by shipping interests to withdraw the regulations
requiring the Webster Street and Harrison Street Bridges to be closed during
certain hours during the morning and evening. A request was made that if y
objections existed to this, notice of the saee, be given. Mr. Probst moved that
the city manager object to any change in the present regulation seconded by
Mr. Latham and carried.
16. V/ Mr. Probst introduced the following resolution and moved it adoption:
"Resolution No. 281.
Accept1 the Gift of a rest station and drinking
fountain in Jackson Park, from Mrs.
rIN.12- fl
March 16th, 1920.
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed una nimously.
17. // City Manager Hewes stated that he had received a figure of 2050„00 for
the cityls portion of the bath house at Washington Park addition. Mr Lath
moved that the city manager sell the same for that price, seconded by Mr. Probst
and on roll call carried unanimsouly.
18. City Manager Hewes stated also that it was necessary to construct a wire
fence at Washington Park and requested that bids be called for the same. U.
Probst moved that the city ma uger advertise for bids for the fence seconded
ny Mr Latham a nd au roll call carried unanimously.
19. 1/ Mx. Hewes stated that it was necessary to purchase a chassis to replace the
existing patrol wagon chassis. Mr. Probst moved that the city manager be given
full power to act seconded by M. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. ____ Series.
An Ordinance regulating the BTT of license tax to
be Paid by Amusement Parks, and repealing all Ordinance
or parts of Ordinances.in Conflict Therewith."
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the charter.
20. / Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No, 282,
Establishing the Official Curb Grade of Crist Street
in the City of Alameda, from the Westerly line of
Broadway to tbe Easterly line of Regent Street."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr, 2obst introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 283.
Ordering Plans and Specifications for the improvement
of Grist Street, between Regent Street and Broadway."
City Engineer C. E. Hickok:presented pia ns and specifications for said work,
whereupon Mr. Probet introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
22.
"Resolution No. 284.
Adopting Plans and Specifications for the Improvement
of Crist Street, between Regent Street and Broadway."
Mr. Adams seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
23. / Mr. Adams introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 285.
Resolution No. 52, New Series, for the Improvement
of Cri t Street,between Regent Street and
Broadway."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimousl
Claims against the General Departments amounting to ',2624.61; against the
Police Department amounting to 0217.47; against the Fire Department amounting
to 0523.21; against the Street Department amouhting to 190.21; against the
Recreation Department amounting to 0237.30; against the Store Fund amoirnting to
march 16th, 1920.
ing to 1345.00 having 'been approved and aadited by the proper officials were listed
by the Clerk as follows:
American Law Book Co.
Bissell, Cora
East Bay Water Go.
Forrest, A.
11
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Fox, Geo, H.
Haege, Ruth M.
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
Johnson Co., S. T.
Mott, Ernest J.
Municipal Electric Li ht'Plant
1! It
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Go.
Paeific Tel. & Tel. Go,
Purity Springs Water Co.
Schneider's
Steinmetz, R.
Times Star
Western Union Tel, Co.
Ala meda Steam Laundry Assn,
Hake, Moffett & Towne
Godfrey, Matilda
Koerber, Fuel & Feed Co.
Lincoln Aute and Cycle Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
It IP LT
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacifie Tel. & Tel. Co,
Smith, F. J.
Strom Electrical 00*
United Petroleum Produci;.s Co.
Westphal, O. F.
Western Union Tel. ao.
Baird, J. V.
Comstock Company
East Bay Water Co.
Gardner, U. S.
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
m
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TT It
Pacific Gas & Electric Go.
Pacific Tel. & Tel Co.
Schneider, Henry
Sherwin-Williams Paint Go.
Standard Oil 000
TT IL
Strom Electrical Co.
Western Union Tel. Co
Labor
Aragus, ;es. Justine
Bischoff urgical House
Central City Chemical Co.
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Encinal Ice Go,
Ford, V. O.
Hauchs
Jones, T.
KOerber Fuel & Feed Go.
Oakland Pioneer Soda Water Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
GENERAL FUND
General Departments
Law books
Services
Water
Services
Bond Premium
Services
incidental expenses
Oil
Transcript
City lighti
Attaching a
Zone map
Gas
Rental and tolls
Water
Supplies
d
bill
removinc,
0
Repairing curtain
Index cards
Telegrams
Total
Police Depart is
laundry
Paper towe
Matron services
Coal
Repairs to motor cycle
Labor and attendance
Repairs
Gas
Telephone rental and tolls
Meal.
Supplies
Oil
Engraving star
Telegrams and clock re
r S
Total -
Fire Department
Sueplies
Dusters
Water .and hydrant renta
Oil
Coal and screenings
LT
Labor and attendance
Supplies and repairs
Gas
Phone tolls
Repairs
Paint
Pearl oil
Gasoline
Battery
Clock rental
Total -
Street Department
Health Department
Cleaning
Needles
Fumigators
Gloves
Ice
Printing
Oats
Labor
Hay and wheat
Water
Rental and tolls
6 42.00
15.24
15.91
21,60
21.48
5.00
12.24
8.55
23.13
19,90
2362.24
17.34
2.10
8.50
11.30
.50
2.27
.30
.50
12.60
2624.61
4,69
12.25
2.00
4.00
5.90
50.00
23,21
.20
11.69
57.00
6.30
34.56
2.30
3.37
217.47
.75
35.28
349.16
.69
21,70
8.00
50.00
6.09
18.80
.40
1.05
2.24
4.60
20.50
2.70
1.25
523.21
' 1243.19
2.30
.45
94.67
.58
3.38
11000
1,00
5.00
3,10
.50
2.9a
March 16th, 1920
Purity Springs Water Co
Schaefer, Victor L.
Schneider, Henry
Time Star Co,
Americ Railway Express
Arbes„ Jos.
Dick, ,E. C.
East Bay Water Co.
Hill Nursery Co., The D.
Fear, P,
Orr, S uel
Pacific Gas & Elec
Pacific Tel. & Tel Go.
Waddell L ber Co.
Western Union Tel.
c Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Oakland Stationery & Toy Co.
United. Petrole Co.
Weinstock-Nichols Co.
Wilkens, J. H.
Orr, Samuel
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
Varachi, Ed.:rdo
Western Dairy 00.
Western Union Tel.
Wyber's Grocery
Alameda Soave ger Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Lssooiation
East Bay Water Co.
Dick, E. C.
Ford, N. O.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Gilson, Rossee M.
Greet Western Po.0r Co
Kellogg Express Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Beholder, Henry
Standard Oil Co.
Times Star
71
United Petroleum Products Co.
Vosburgh, L. W.
Western Heavy Hardware & Iron Co.
Westinghouse E. & M. Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Catton, T. R.
Thorna1lv W. G.
Water
Supplies
Printing
Total
Recreation Departznent
Express
Services
Supplies
Water
Trees
Services
Labor
Gas
Rental
Lumber
7
Tel
Total
Store F d.
Paper
Supplies
Oil
Spark plugs
Cheese cloth
Total
Labor
Gas
Labor in parks
Milk
Telegr: s
Groceries
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Garbage removed
T u el service
Water
Supplies
Printing
Supplies
7'
Electrical c
Drayage
Gas
Rental d tolls
Stationery and supplies
Gasoline
Advertising
Subscription
Cylinder oil
Supplies
tt
Meters
Supplies
eve,
110*
4100
40* 40 Oft 410* +MX
Total
Total
MUNICIPAL to ROVEM:6:T FUND NO.
Payment on contract
Total
41.0 111■10 ft*
.50
34.80
10.45
19.50
190.21
7.12
4200
.50
4.69
50.60
4,00
14.25
3,00
2,30
11.15
95.89
1.80
237.50
36.69
7.20
69.84
28.69
18.00
160.42
14.25
9.50
25.00
26.70
2.48
5.00
82.93
3.00
1,00
5.50
4.45
39.50
776,94
43 12
4605.24
3.10
.40
22.19
20.61
37.58
14.40
5.20
103.72
1.20'
1.27
305.85
5.73
$ 6000.00
220.00
1125.00
1345,00
Mr. Probst moved that the claims as listed be paid'» second.ed by Mr. Lath: and on
roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to trans et the council adjourned to meet in adjourned
session Tuesday evening, March 30th, 1920, at 8:30 o'clock.
Respectfully sUbmitted,
ADJOURNED REGULAR METING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF ALAI, D
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 30TH, 1920.
The meeting convened at 8:30 p. m. with Council-president Otis presiding
The roll was called and Councilmen Adams, Latham, Probst and President
Otis, (4)wee note a present. Absent: Councilman Noy, (1).
The following coranunications were received:
From Congressman 3. A. Elston, in the form of a telegram, lative to
the closing of Harrison Avenue. The matter ins referred to the next regular
meeting of the council
From the California Process Oomp:. y requestlng a gratuitous license
to sell devices for the extermination of ants. Mr, Probst moved that the request
be granted, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll oall carried unanimously&
2. v/ An Affid.avit showing due publication of "Notice Inviting bids for the
Construction of a fence at Washington Park" was received and ordered filed.
The Clerk stated that in response to said notice he was in receipt of one bid.
Mr. Latham moved that the bid be received and opened, whereupon the Clerk
opened and read the bid as follows:
Froth the Standard Fence Company offering to furnish all
materials and erect the fence complete, for the S17111 of 1405.00.
Mr. Latham moved that the contract be awarded to the Standard Fence Company,
seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call carried unanimously.
An Affidavit showing due publication of :Notice to Merchants inviting
sealed proposal -for public Comfort Stations, was received and ordered filed.
The clerk stated that no bids had been received, whereupon Mr. Probst moved that
the matter be referred to the city planning commission, seconded. by 0 Latham
;oath ed
Mr, Probst introduced. the following- resolution and moved its adoption:
Res °lilt ion Io „ 286
Changing the Title of the Janitor of the City Hall
to that of City Hall Custodian and fixing the
Salary.
Mr. Adams seconded the motion to adopt the resolution on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
5. 7 Frobat introduced the following resolution and move d its adopt ion:
"Resolution No 287.
Fixing the Salary of the Stenographer in the
Street Departruent.”
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Latham introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 288.
Declaring that public neceaity demands the
Construction of a Combination Storm an Sanitary' SelAk"
Lr .obst seoonded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously&