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1920-10-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFALAMEDA, TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 19TH,1920. The meeting convened at 8:00 p. m. with Council-president Otis presiding. The roll was called and Councilmen Adams, Latham Probst, Tilden and President Otis, (5) were noted present. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read. The following were received: 1 Oath of Office of Wm. H. Wahmuth as Chief of Police. Ordered filed. Bond of Wm. H. Wahmuth as Chief of Police. Ordered filed. 37 Continuation certificate on the bond of C. J. Woodbury, Collector Munici- pal Electric Light Plant. Ordered Filed. A -petition previously presented to the city clerk for the reclassification of 1428 Oak Street, from a Class II District to a Class VI district was ordered with- drawn and filed. The following communications were received: 54 From the Alameda Improvement Club requesting the city manager to inquire ihto the feasibility of establishing a public printing department. Mr. Probst moved that the communication be referred to the city manager for report, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. 6 An anonymous communication regarding a shelter station at Fernside Boulevard and north High Street. Ordered filed. The City Attorney was requested to rush the decision of the Railroad. Commission; if possible, regarding the installation of said station. Mr. Latham moved that the city clerk be instructed to mail a copy of the postal communication to the Railroad Commission requesting a speedy and affirmative consideration of the matter, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried. From the Board of Trustees of the City of Chico, requesting that Alameda be represented at the meeting of the League of California Municipalities. Ordered filed. Mr. Latham moved that the city manager, city engineer and city clerk be appointed to represent the City of Alameda at this convention, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call carried unanimously. 2 From Wm. P. Butcher president League of California. Municipalities, advising the time and place of the Twenty-second. Annual meeting of the city officials of California. Ordered filed. From S. L. Berkeley, Mayor of Santa Monica, requesting the support of delegates attending the League of CAlifornia Municipalities convention to favor Santa Monica as a meeting place at the 1921 session. On motion of Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried, this communication was referred to the delegates. The city clerk was instructed to acknowledge receipt of this communication and to advise Mayor Berkeley of its disposition. 10 From the Bay Shore Athletic Club, regarding the condition of the sidewalk at the foot of Ninth Street. CIty Manager Hewes stated that this matter was being taken up with the Tyson Estate, who owns the property, and that he felt satisfied that a new sidewalk would be put in within a short time. The city manager was re auested to notify 1}i RniT glinrem (/1111 1 no .f.r, rol-P .1-1-1n4%. " October 19th, 1920. 21 From the Alameda branch, State Housewives League, regarding garbage rates. Ordered filed. From F. J. Cron, giving apportionment of 1920 Personal Property taxes collected. Ordered filed. 14/ Mr. V. E. Breeden, Resident Agent, for R. H. Moulton & Co. was present and addressed the council, regarding the purchase of the 0175,000 North Side Sewer Bonds. Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole for discussion at the close of the Council meeting, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. 15i An application for a gratuitous license was received fran Charles E. Campbell, to solicit the sale of gas conservers in Alameda. Mr. Latham moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call carried unanimously. 16/ Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No, 337. 201 Fixing Salaries of Stenographer to the City Attorney; Stenographer to the Auditor and. Assessor; Stenographer to the Council; Stenographer to the City Clerk; Steno- grapher to the City Manager; Superintendent of Recrea- tion; Head. Gardener of the Recreation Department; Gardeners of the Recreation Department; Deputy Treasurer and Tax Collector; Building Inspector, Health Visitor; Sanitary Inspector; Street Superintendent and Ex-officio City Engineer; Clerk of the Street Department; Foreman of the Street Department." 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. 338. Resolution of Intention No. 55, . (Page Street) Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed by the following vote: Ayes; Councilmen Adams, Probst, Latham and President Otis, (4). Noes: Councilman Tilden, (1). Absent: None. The hearing in the matter of abating a public nuisance at 1111 Fountain Street was brought up. A communication was read by the city clerk from Seymour Arada, owner of the building, in which he advised that the house would be torn down in the near future and the lot put in first class shape. Mr. Tilden moved that the Building Inspector notify Mr. Arada to be present at the next meeting of the Council, Wednesday evening, November 3rd, 1920 and that action be postponed until that time, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. The hearing in the matter of abating a public nuisance at 842 Lincoln Avenue was brought up. Mr. H. R. Norton living at 844 Lincoln Avenue was presented and spoke in favor of having the building removed. Mr. Tibbey, the owner, was not present and. Mr. Tilden moved that the Building Inspector notify Mr. Tibbey to be present at the next meeting of the council, Wednesday evening, November 3rd, 1920, and that action be postponed until that time, seconded by Lir. Latham and carried. The hearing in the ma tter of abating a public nuisance at 1512 Oak Street was brought up. The Building Inspector stated that the architect for Grayson-Owsns the owner of this building, had called upon him with plans for the improvement October 19th O. Wednesday, November 3rd, 1920, and that action be postponed until that time, second- ed by Mr. Adams and carried. 21/ The hearing in the matter of abating a public nuisance at 541 Santa Clara Avenue was brought up. Mr. Jefferys the owner, addressed the council regarding the same. Mr. Latham moved that the matter lay over until the meeting of the Council, Tuesday evening, November 16th, 1920, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried. 22/ The hearing in the matter of abating a public nuisance on the south side of Bay Island Avenue, between Park Avenue and Regent Street, was brought up. The Building Inspector advised the council that he had just come into possession of the address of the owner. Mr. Tilden moved that the matter be postponed until the next meeting of the Council, Wednesday. evening, November .3rd, 1920, permitting the Building Inspector to.serve notice upon the owner, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. 23 V The hearing in the matter of abating a public nuisance at 1812 Park Street was brought up. Mr. Probst moved that the matter be postponed until the next meeting of the Council, Wednesday evening, November 3rd, 1920, seconded by Mr. Lath and carried. 24v Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 339 Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and. Directing Its Abatement." City Attorney Lock read a communication from Mr. E. M. Shaw, Agent for the owners. Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. 25 / The hearing on the protest of E. C. Henkenius against the petition of E. B. & A. L. Stone Company for the formation of a Reclamation District was upon motion of Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried, postponed until the next regular meeting of the Council -Jednesday evening, November 3rd, 1920. 26/ Mr. Charles Cadman, a member of the Board of Education, requested a thirty day leave of absence from the state. Mr. Latham moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried. Claims against the General Department aamounting to $1616.97; against the Police Department amounting to $266.65; against the Fire Department amounting to $230.63; against the Street Department amounting to $2570.57;against the Health Department amounting to $52.05; against the Recreation Department mounting to 0125.31; against the Store Fund amounting to $134.00; a gainst.the Relief Fund amounting to $64.17; and against the Electric Light Fund amounting to $8807.56 having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows: GEN:RAI FUND. * General Departments. Alaneda Steam Laundry Assn. Towel service 8.00 American Law Book Co. Books 15.00 Electric Blue Print Co. Blue line prints 33.47 Follrath, Geo. Disability payment 24.70 Ford, N. O. Printing 4.50 Hewes, Charles E. City Manager ASsignee, J. McGrath Disability -payment 5.85 October 19th, 1920. Johnson Co., S. T. McGrath, J. Municipal Electric Light Plant 9 Pacific Tel & Tel. Co Parisian Laundry Rood, L. W. Schnei de r, Henry Strom Electrical Co. Thomas, H. W. Times Star Western Union Tel. Co. Hewes, Charles E. Assg. W.O. Jacoby Manuel, A. Moise-Klinkner Co. Municipal Electric Light P1 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Park Garage Ross, James Western Union Tel. Co. Westphal, O. F. Alameda Garage Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Anderson Machine Works Lubben, J. C. Municipal Electric Light Plant Standard Oil Co. Western Union Tel Labor Baird, J. V. California Pottery Co. Dahlquist, t: on Dick, E. C. East Bay Walter Co. Gay, A. T. Hickok, C. E. Hoffman, Alice Golden Manuel, A. Maxwell Hardware Co. Municipal Electric Light Plant Oakland. Blue Print Co. 9 9 9 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Powell Bros. Construction Co. Rhodes-Jamieson & Co. Schneider, Henry Standard Oil Co. Times Star Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co. Bowman Drug Co. Crum, Dr. Howard. Cutter Laboratory Eberiy's Qaulity Pharmacy Encinal Ice Co. Ford, N. O. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Parisian Laundry Purity Springs Water Co. Stowe, Dr. O. P. Times Star Cohen, Emilie A. Dick, E. C. Fuller & Go., W. P. Oil Disability payment Public lighting Installing and removing cords Rental and tolls Laundry of curtains Distribution charges Supplies Installation of button Repairs and batteries Washing windows Advertising Telegram Total - Police Department. Salary Lumber Rubber stamps Labor and attendance Telephones Spark plugs Salary Clock rental Crystal Total - - - Fire Departmen Fan belting Linen service Supplies Coal Repairs Labor and attendance Gasoline Clock rental Total - Street Department. Repairs and supplies Sewer pipe aterial and labor on bulkhead. Repairs Water Supplies and repairs Incidentals Negatives and prints Lumber Belt fasts Repairs Prints 9 Service and tolls Cement and gravel Rock Supplies Gasoline Printing Total Health Department. Supplies Services Supplies 9 Ice Printing Rental and tolls Laundry Water Services Printing Total - Recreation Department. Services Auto repairs Brushes 29.93 38.02 1337.46 35.05 11.56 3.60 25.00 3.04 .74 1.25 3.90 26.50 8.20 1.20 $ 6 6.97 96 11.30 1.05 50.00 8.34 1.00 72.25 1.25 .50 $ 266.65 1.40 31.00 .75 127.30 11.70 50.00 6.98 1.50 $ 230.63 1566,16 6.25 71.97 150.00 3.15 17.52 53.45 2.58 3.62 .40 1.80 7.10 5.00 3.40 2.40 266.35 350.00 12.94 19.50 27,00 2570.57 4.10 .25 2.50 .80 1.15 4.70 12.00 5.67 4.18 .50 5.00 11.20 52.05 12.00 9.15 1 _RA Lubben, J. G. Eberly's Qaulity Pharmacy Herron, Mrs. T. Orr, Samuel Osbbrne, A. E. Pacific Gas & Electric GO. Varachi Edwardo Alameda Steam Laundry Assn, Associated. Oil Co. Dick, E. C. East Bay Water Co. Gilson Electrical Supply Co. Glidden Company, The Great Western Power Co. KEllogg Express Co. Municipal Journal Oakland Galvenized Works Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Ritchie, L. E. Standard. Oil Co. Vosburgh, L. W. Western Heavy Hardware & Iron Co. Young Supply Co., R. S. STORE F UNDS Coal RELIEF FUND. Prescription Rent of 2061 San Jose Ave. Labor Key Gas Labor Total - ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND. Towel service Gasoline Auto supplies Water Supplies Paint Electric current Expressage Advertising Supplies Phone service Premium Fuel Oil Supplies Total - - - 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 qouncil adjourend to meet in regular session Wednesday evening, November 3rd, 1920, at 8 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, October 19th, 1920. 134.00 zs) .25 14.00 16.50 .25 5.67 27.50 64.17 2.00 95,00 1.66 5.50 486.64 128.62 6019.81 1.48 8.00 4.28 24.57 2.50 2004.05 .40 6.22 16.83 $ 8807.56 City Clerk.