1920-06-15 Regular CC Minutes1\/
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALANEDA9
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 15TH, 1920.
The meeting convened at 8 eclock with Council-president Otis presiding
The roll was called and Councilmen dams, Latham, Probst and. President
Otis, (4) were noted present. Absent:None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 1st 1920 were approved as
read.
Mr. Latham placed in nomination Major Charles L. Tilden, as Council
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Wm. H. Noy. Mr. Probst seconded
the nomination and on roll call he was unanimously appointed. Mr. Tilden
being present, the city clerk administered the oath of office whereupon
Mr. Tilden took his seat at the council table.
Mr. Latham moved that the council adjourn to meet in executive
session, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
Upon reconvening Councilmen Adams, Latham Probst, Tilden and. President
Otis, (5) were noted present.bsent:None.
The following were received:
Copy of Resolution from the Oakland City Council for conference of
east bay cities and East Bay Water Commission. Ordered filed.
Resolution from Oakland City Council, asking Alameda to request the
County Board of Supervisors to take steps to call an election for a Board of
Freeholders to prepare and propose a city and county charter. Ordered filed.
Mr. Otis introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No .311.
Opposing City and. County Consolidatiol
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll
call it was adopted and passed unanimously. Mr. Latham moved that the
City Clerk be requested to forward copies of the resolution to the city
council of Oakland and the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County, seconded
by Mr. Probst and carried.
The following communications were received:
From the City Planning Commission, to devise ways and means of
relieving automobile congestion. Upon motion of Mr, Latham seconded by MR.
Probst and carried, the matter was laid over one week.
From Walter H. Cramer, Public Accountant, requesting renewal of
contract. Mr. Latham moved that the contract be renewed, seconded by Mr.
Probst and on roll call carried unanimously.
From the National Board of Fire Underwriters, together with report
on the City of Alameda. Ordered filed.
From K. W. Pennington, requesting permission to string wires from
1609 Lincoln Avenue to 1516 Sherman Street. City Manager Hewes reported that
the Board of Public Utilities advised this was dangerous and did not meet
with its approval. Mr. Probst moved that the request be denied, seconded by
Mr. Adams and carried.
June 1st O.
city, and in both public and private life proved by the
quality of his citizenship that he was a true American;
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of these facts, we, the
remaining councilmen, in regular session assembled, ex-
press out deep sorrow for the loss of our fellow council-
man, and our belief that the city and the community have
been deprived of an able official and a sterling man.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that our sincere sympathy be
extended to the relatives of our deceased fellow member
in their bereavement.
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and it was adopted
and passed unanimously by a rising vote of the council
An invitation was received by carrier pigeon post flom L. H. Elmer, Chairman
of the Exposition Committee of San Jose, inviting the members of the council to
attend the exposition as San Jose. On motion of Mr. Latham seconded by Mr. Adams
and carried the invitation was accepted.
Claims against the General Fund amounting to 0756.38; against the Police
Department amounting to 0199.79; against the Fire Department amounting to $200.66;
against the Street Department amounting to 01589.84; s.ainst the Health Department
amounting to 0151.37; against the Recreation Department amounting to 0103.19;
a inst the Store Fund amounting to 71.32 against the Relief Fund amounting to
$58.86; against the Electric Light Fund amounting to 02514;88 and against the
Industrial Railroad Fund amounting to $40.00 having been approved and audited by
the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
GENERAL FUND.
General Departmen s
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
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Crocker Co., H. S.
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Crol1, P. J.
Ford, r, O.
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Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
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Johnson Co., S. T.
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Locke, Wm. J.
Moise-Klinkner Co.
Otis, Frank
Purity Springs Water Co.
Reese, L. J.
Rood, L. W.
Schneider, Henry
Skelly, Sam
Stockwell, H. G.
Times Star
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Alameda Repair & Supply Co.
' Alameda Steam Laundry Ass'n.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Alameda. Vulcanizing Works
Crocker Co., H. S.
Hicks, Grant
Moise-Klinkner Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Rznsey-Oppenheim Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
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Delivering election supplies
Tire
Paper
Street forms
Auto upkeep
Printing
Envelopes
Money advanced.
TV TV
Auto upkeep
Oil
TV
Money advanced.
Signature stamps
Allowance as Mayor
Water
Registration for autos
Services- Municipal Journal
Supplies
Services
Cleaning time lock
Advertising
IF
Papers
Police Departmeri
20.00
23.20
5.60
3.45
25.00
13.50
18.00
139.15
1.45
25.00
4.88
28.13
10.99
4.25
50.00
.50
20.79
172.50
4.32
5.00
12.00
21.79
66.88
35.00
45.00
Total -------- 4 756.38
Supplies
Laundry
Repairs and supplies
Tire
index cards
Auto upkeep
Stencils
Labor and supplies
Auto directory
Fire department.
Inner tube
Total -----
12.50 - - -
12.50
.25
21.40
62.94
5.20
35.00
2.50
50.00
10.00
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7.18
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National Fire Protection Ass'n.
Standard Oil Co.
Steinmetz, W. T.
Western Market
Weinstock-Nichols Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Du Frane Co.
Union Oil Co. of California
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Waddell Lumber Co.
Alameda Repair & Supply Co
Aragus, Mrs. Justine
Buben, Miss Zdenka
Butterfield, Ruth
Carpenter, T.
Bischoff's Surgical House
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Ford, N. O.
Lea & Pebiger
Oakland Pioneer Soda Water Co.
Parisian Laundry
Times Star
Western Market
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Calcutt, W. R.
Cohen, Emilie
Maxwell Hardware Co,
Orr. Samuel
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Durein, L.
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
Orr, Samuel
Royal Cleaning and. Dyeing Works
Star Mattress Co,
Varachi, Edward()
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Citizens Bank
Cole, Phillips
Crocker Co., H. S.
Dick, E. C.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Many 's Auto Metal Works
MarshanNewell Supply Co.
Roeblings Sons Co., J. A.
Street Department
Times Star
Vosburgh, L. W.
Weaver-Wells Co.
Weinstock-Nichols Co.
We E. & M. Co.
Dues
Coal Oil
Money advanced
Soap
Sponges
$ 10.00
5.63
1.75
11.85
30.11
Total - - - - - - - - -0 200.66
Street Department
Repairs
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Kerosene
TV
TV
Tr
TV
TV
Stakes
Total - -
Health Department.
Cages
Services
Money advanced
Services
Auto upkeep
Gloves
Alcohol
Printing
Book
Water
Laundry
Printing and binding
Supplies-
Total - - -
Recreation Department
Supplies and repairs
TV
Services
Netting
Services
Total - -
STORE FUND.
one,
Money advanced for stamps
Manuscript covers
Total--- - -
RELIEF FUND.
Repairing shoes
Supplies
Money advanced
Services
Cleaning
Spring and mattress
Services
Total -
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Repairs and supplies
Rent
Supplies
TV
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TV
Meter
Repairs
Supplies
Copper wire
Engineering fees and inspection
Printing
Supplies
TV
TV
11
$1415.50
13.83
21.65
6.75
11.48
14.85
14.18
22.50
14.85
36.00
18.25
89.84
21.50
2.40
.70
6.80
35.00
3.00
38.00
9.85
1.75
.50
2.30
25.75
3.82
151.37
2.79
1.75
16.00
34.65
18.00
03.19
0 50.00
21.32
$ 71.32
$ 9.45
2.91
10.00
18.00
4.50
6.50
7.50
58.86
$ 211.58
40.00
5.75
7.50
2.50
477.64
30.42
4.50
24.08
325.51
128.10
135.50
.20
4.70
24.89
1092.01
June 15th, 1920.
From H. L. Hagan, Secretary of the East Bay Water Commission, with
inclosed ommission from the report of the East Bay Viater Commission, with the
request to attach and make a part thereof Ordered filed.
101 From the American Dredging Company requesting an extension of time
from September 2nd,1920 to July 30, 1920, On dredging portions of Tracts
45 and 42, Alameda Marsh Lands, and stating that the amount of material
would be increased from 750,000 to 1,250,000 cubic yards. Mr. Latham moved that
the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
(1.) From the family of W. H. Noy, deceased, thanking the council for
flowers sent. Ordered filed.
12/ City Manager Hewes reported on the communication received from the Alameda
Women's Improvement Club, concerning West End improvement. Mr. Latham moved that
the city clerk write the Southern Pacific Company requesting them to install
swinging signals upon their right of way at the following crossings:
Buena Vista Ave. between Webster and. Eighth Streets,
Pacific Avenue, between Webster and Eighth Streets.
Everett Street,
Buena Vista Avenue, between Everett and. Broadway.
Webster Street and Lincoln Avenue.
seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
The city manager was requested to see property owners concerning the
installation of several sidewalks and to report at the next meeting.
The hearing on the protest against the petition of E. B. & A. L. STone
Company, for the formation of a reclamation district was, upon motion of
Mr. Probst, seconded by Latham, continued to July 6th, 1920, at 8 o'clock,
p. m.
141 The hearing on the protest of Suzzie H. Vielis, against the closing of
Austin Avenue, etc. was, upon motion of Mr. Latham seconded by Mr.
Probst, continued to July 6th, 1920, at 8 o'clock p. m.
15 Mr. Probst introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 312.
Fixing Salaries of the Members of the
Fire Department."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it wa s
adopted and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Adams Latham Probst
and Tilden, (4). Noes: Council-president Otis, (1). Absent: None.
16/ This being the time appointed for the receiving of bids for the improve-
ment of Grist Street, the clerk stated he was in receipt of one
bid. Mr. Latham moved that the Clerk open and read the bid, 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 500,00, offering t, do the work at the follow-
ing prices:
Estimated Quantities
16150 sq.ft. of earth grading
890 lin.ft. of concrete curb
.8900 sq.ft. of oil macadam pavement
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Prices Amount
30.035
565.25
0.73 649.70
0.13 1157.00
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96 lin.f.t of corrugated culvert 7x24" 04.20 0403.20
208 sq. ft. of concrete gutter bridges 0.24 49.92
Mr. Latham moved that the bid be referred to the City Manager, seconded by Mr.
Probst and carried, with the request that recommendations be made at the next
meeting regarding the disposition of the same.
A Bill entitled
was
"A Bill
For Ordinance No, New Series.
An Ordinance Authorizing the Leasing of Certain
Tide and. Submerged lands to the Rolph Navigation
& :Coal Co."
introduced and laid over under a provision of the charter.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No, New Series.
Regulating the Parking and Control of Vehicles
Where Signs are Placed on the Street or White
Lines Marked on the Pavement, and Authorizing
the Closing of Streets During Times of Dangerous
Traffic Congestion."
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the charter.
City Manager Hewes presented the report of the City Engineer on fire
protection and water supplies. Ordered filed.
Ur. Latham moved that the city clerk request a committee of three,
representing the Fire Department, of which Chief W. T. Steinmetz shall be one,
to meet with the Committee of the Whole after the regular Eldjourned meeting
on Tuesday evening, June 22nd, 1920, for the purpose of disucssing the two-
platoon system, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
Er. Latham moved that the Council adjourn to meet in regular session
sday evening, June 22nd, 1920, at 8 o'clock, seconded by L. Probst and
carried.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 0455 2 • against the
Police Department amounting to 0369,46; against the Fire Fund amounting to
0246.72; against the Street Department amounting to 02664.33; against the Health
Deaprtment amounting to ;60.14; against the Recreation Department amounting to
01548.33; against the Store Fund amounting to 0.60; against the Relief Fund
amounting to 074.15; and against the Electric Light Fund amounting to 04337.06
having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the
Clerk as follows:
General
Alameda Furniture Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn,
American Law Book Co.
Auto Electric Service Co.
Borle, C. A.
CROcker Co., H. S.
East gsy Water Co.
Ellis, N. Randall
Ford, N. O.
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
Johnson Co., S. T.
Kollman, M.
Konigshoferts
Locke, Wm. J.
Muhicipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific as & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Schleuter & Co., A.
Strom Electrical Co.
Times Star
GENERAL FUND.
Departments.
Supplies
Towel service
Subscription
Repairs
Carfare
Envelopes
Water
Expense in gas rate case
Printing
Incidentals
Oil
Numerical Directory
Curtains
Money advanced.
Cordel', and lamps
Gas
Rental and tolls
Supplies
Batteries
Printino
62.90
8.00
8.00
1.00
4.68
2.19
53.37
77.50
27,25
4.11
27.95
5.00
10.05
6.25
27.90
16,84
11.86
1.58
4.75
12.75
Varcoe, W. E.
Vi,voolo, F.
Wentworth & Go., F. W.
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Western Union Tel. Co.
Westphal, O. F.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Alameda Repair and. Supply Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Co.
Bay Station Bakery
Eberly"s Pharmacy
Lincoln Auto & Cycle Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel Co.
Schneider, He
Smith, F. J.
Strom Electrical Co.
Underwood Typewriter Co.
Weinstock-Nichols Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Westphal, O. F.
Wilkens J. H.
June 15th, 1920.
Incidental expenses
Repairs
Stools
Folders
Telegr.
Repairs to Clock
Rope
Total - -
Police Department.
Repairs
Laundry
Tires
Gas
Bread
Drugs
Repairs
Labor and attendance
Repairs and supplies
Gas
Telephone service
Supplies
Meals
Batteries
Repairs
Auto soap
Telegrams and clock rental
Repairs
Night gowns for women prisoners
Fire
Alameda Garage
Alameda Repair & Supply Co,
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
American La France Fire Engine Co.
Bertolino, A.
Calcutt, W. R.
Dick, E. C.
Gardiner & Britton
Industrial Home for the Adult Blind
Johnson, A. W. V.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Pacific Gas & Electric Go.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Standard. Oil Co.
Strom Electrical Co.
Wcotern Union Tel. Co
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Worhs
Baird,.J. V.
Bajuk, Louise
Dick, E. C.
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DuFrane Bros.
East tzy Water Co
Ford, H. O.
Kopperud, A. H.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Post Co. Frederick
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Powell Bros. Construction Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Vosburgh, L. W.
Crum, Dr, Howard C.
Cunningham Grocerteria
DeLaval Dairy Supply Co.
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Eberly's Pharmacy
Ellefson, Lillian J.
Enuinal Ice Co,
Oakland. Pioneer Soda Water Co.
DnnA-PAn Mimi. mol_
Total - - -
Department.
Refi".1 presto tank
Supplies
Linen service
Acid charges
Repairs
Supplies
Repairs
Brooms
Oxygen
Recharging batteries
Labor and attendance
Gas
Rental and tolls
Gasoline
Dry cells
Clock rental
Total -
Street Departmen
Supplies
Sharpening picks
Typing
Repairs and supplies
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Water
Printing
Road Oil
Repairs
Service and tolls
Supplies
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Gravel and cement
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Screenings
Supplies
Total -
Health Department.
1,6■0 Sa.
Services - Emergency Ho
Oats
Lactometer
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Guaze
Incident
Ice
Water
PAntal and tolls
2.38
5,00
14,82
1.47
2.72
2.50
17.73
455.21
.70
.46
28.38
95,52
28.20
1,50
.65
13.50
50.00
40.65
.20
16.96
1.18
78.00
3.15
,15
1.01
2.25
2.50
4.50
369.46
3.10
.15
31.00
10.45
11.25
.50
1047
2.50
18,00
1.50
2.00
1.50
50,00
1940 ,
.40
90,00
2.25
1.25
246.72
0.50
1.19
9.75
2.50
45.82
.25
1,75
28.25
9.50
286.88
17.60
4,58
8.83
34.30
184.56
235.52
469.45
5.10
2664.33
5.00
.70
.80
4.58
25.92
3.40
3.67
.50
5.86
June 15th, 1920
Stowe, Dr. 0. P.
Vosburgh, L. W.
Westphal, O. F.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Cohen, Wmilie A.
Dick, E. 0.
East Bay Water Go.
Moise-Klinkner Co.
Orr, Samuel
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Spalding & Bros., A. G.
Standard Fence Co.
Vosburgh, L. W.
Crocker, Go., H. S.
Ackerman, Mrs. S.
Kellogg Express Co.
Koerber, A. H. W.
Orr, Samuel
Varachi, Edward()
Western Dairy Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Services-Emergency hospital
Supplies
Repairs to star
Total - - - - - -
Recreation Department.
Tire and tube repair
Services
Auto repair
Water
Stamps
Services
Gas
Telephone
Lime
Block letters
Fence at Washington Park
Washers
Total -
STORE FUND.
Pencils
RELIEF FUND.
Money advanced
Expressage
Coal
Labor
Et
Milk
2.50
1.47
1.00
60.14
4.41
2.00
7.25
4.44
3.95
18.00
4.70
2.30
6.00
4.70
1459,50
1.08
1548.33
0
5.00
1.00
1.00
18 .00
3240
16.65
Total ------- - 74.15
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Electric current
4337.06
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 council adjourned to meet
in adjourned regular meeting Tuesday evening, June 22nd, 1920, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,