1920-11-03 Regular CC Minutes1/
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 3RD, 1920.
The meeting convened at 8:00 p. m. with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Latham,robst Tilden and. President Otis,
(4) were noted present. Absent: Councilman Adams, (1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 19th were approved as read.
The minutes of the special meeting of October 26th were approved as read.
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 310.
Transferring 01,604.52 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 following communicationsTmre received:
From the State, Cbunty and Municipal Purchasing Agents' Association, inviting
the Mayor and council to be present at the annual convention at Fresno. Ordered
filed.
From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, inviting the Mayor aad city council
to be present at a meeting to be held Thursday evening, November 4th, to plan for
the reception to the Congressional Naval Committee. Mr. Probst moved that the
invitation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
From the California Association of Dairy and Milk Inspectors, requesting,
if possible, the presence of the health officer and milk inspector at the
Convention of the League of California Municipalities. Ordered filed.
Councilman Adams arrived and was noted present.
Further communications:
5 r/ From the Powell Bros. Construction Company, requesting permission to in-
stall a locomotive travelling crane on Harrison Avenue. Mr. Tilden moved that
the request be granted and the same referred to the City Manager and. City Attorney
to draw'up the necessary papers permitting its installation, seconded by Mr. Probst
and carried.
From Hutchinson Company, requesting sixty days extension of time on the
improvement of Crist Street. Ordered filed. Mr. Probst introduced the following
Resolution and moved its adoptibn:
"Resolution No. 341.
Granting Extension of Time on Contract."
Mr, Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and. Passed unanimously.
From the Alameda Improvement Club protesting the opening of Page Street.
Ordered filed.
Messrs. W. H. Norton Starratt and. Veale, representing the Southern Pacific
Company, were present and addressed the council regarding the installation of
wig-wag signals at crossings previously demanded by the council. Following a
general discussion Mr. Latham moved that an automatic flagman be placed on Buena
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at Pacific Avenue and the Southern Pacific Right of Way and. Buena Vista Avenue and
the Southern Pacific Right of Way in the West EM; and at Lincoln Avenue and.
Webster Street, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried unanimously.
City Manager Hewes stated that many complaints had been received by him re-
garding the over-crowded condition of the 5;15 and 5:45 suburban trains. Mr.
Veale stated. that the Southern Pacific Company are continually checking the number
of passengers carried on these trips and that there is sufficient seating capacity
for every one. Councilmen Latham and. Tilden did not agree with Mr. Wale and
/ City Manager Hewes was requested to look into the matter further.
oV The hearing on the petition of E. B. & A. L. Stone Company for the formation
of a Reclamation District, was, upon motion of Mr Latham postponed to the next
meeting of the council Tuesday evening, November 16th, seconded by Mr. Probst
and carried.
The hearing on the protest of Suzzie H. Wells against the closing of Austin
Avenue, etc. was upon motion of Mr. Latham seconded by Mr. Probst and carried,
postponed to the regular meeting of the Council Tuesday evening, Novenber, 16th,
1920.
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The hearing on the objections of Emilie G. Cohen and Gustave H. Wendt
against certain assessment under Resolution of Intention No. 49, New Series
came up. City Attorney Locke stated that he had had the matter up with Mr.
Henry F. Soto, Attorney for the objectors, and that payment of the assessment
was practically promisea and requested that the matter be laid over for two
weeks, when definite action could be taken, Mr. Probst moved that the above matter
lay over for two weeks, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
The hearing in the matter of abating a Public nuisance at 1111 Fountain Street
was brought up. Mr. Seymour Arada, the owner of said building, was present and
stated that it was his intention to wreck the building and requested a. continuance
of the matter to December 21st 1920. Mr. Tilden moved that this extension of time
be granted seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
The hearing in the matter of abating a public nuisance at 844 Lincoln Avenue
was brought up. Mr. Tibbey, the owner was present and stated that the lot had
been entirely cleaned and the objectionable portion of the building wrecked, and
still further steps were to be taken regarding the improvement of the building.
Thereupon Mr. Latham moved that the matter be postponed until December 21st,
1920, seconded by Mr. Tilden and carried.
The hearing in the matter of abating a public nuisance at 1512 Oak Street
came up. Building Inspector, E. C. Mailiot, stated that Grayson-Owen Co., the
owners were now improving this property and building. Thereupon, Mr. Tilden
moved that the matter be dismissed, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call
carried unanimously.
The hearing in the matter of abating a public nuisance on Bay Island Avenue,
between Park Avenue and Regent Street, came up. Upon motion of Mr. Latham, seconded
by Mr. Probst and carried, final action was postponed until the next regular meeting
of the Council, Tuesday evening, November 16th, 1920.
The hearing in the matter of abating a public nuisance at 1812 Park
Street came up. Mr. Barker, a part owner of said building was present and stated
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be referred to the City Attorney with the request that he acquaint the Court with
Ordinance No. 181, New Series of the City of Alameda, re delapidated buildings,
and ascertain what action the City of Alameda would be allowed to take regarding
the final dispostion of this house and that a report be made back to the council
regarding this matter at its regular meeting to be held December 21st 1920,
seconded by Mr. Probst an5. carried.
Mr. Latham stated that a Committee had been formed to be known as the ubile
Health Center Council" for the purpose of establishing a free clinic in this city.
He moved that the sum of 0500.00 be allowed for its support and maintenance, if the
council could legally do so, and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney
to be reported upon at the next meeting of the council, seconded by Mr. Probst and
on roll call carried unanimously.
City Manager Hewes stated. that a revolving fund of 0100.00 should be created
for the Social Service Board as it was frequently necessary to make immediate
purchases for relief and that payment from the County Board of Supervisors was in
many instances delayed. Mr. Probst moved that a Revolving Fund of 0100.00 be
created for said purpose,secondea by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
20 City Manager Hewes reported that he had seen Mr. James Tyson, one of the heirs
of the Tyson Estate, regarding the installation of a sidewalk at the foot of Ninth
Street and that Mr. Tyson had stated upon the advise of his attorney he did not
intend to put in the sidewalk requested. Following a general discussion,
Councilman Latham requested that the matter be left in his hands until the next
meeting of the council November 16th, 1920 and there being no objection this was done.
21,1 'Mr. Probst moved that ',50.00 additional be allowed-to defray the expenses of
the Municipal Journal. Yr. Latham seconded the motion and on roll call it was
carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 79.62; against the
Police Department amounting to 148.95; against the Fire Department amounting to
042.14; against the Street Department amounting to 03475.98; against the Health
Department amounting to 0102.42; against the Recreation Department amounting to
'061.45; against the Store und amounting to '61 .94; against the Relief Fund
amounting to 08.30 and against the Electric Light Fund amounting to 019,725.36
having been approved and audited by thecroper officials were listed by the Clerk
as follows:
GE1fiTRAL PT D.
General Departments.
Crocker Co., H. S. Supplies 3.13
Crocker-Langley 6. P. Directory Co. Directory 15.00 TV II II II It It IT
Croll, P. J. Auto Upkeep 1 •
2.g.2
Follrath, George Disability payment 40.14
°ord., U. O. Envelopes 52.50
Hewes, Chas. E. 25.00
Auto upkeep
City Manager Dues 5.00
IT TT IT TY TY Money advanced, October Journal 50.00
9 9 9 9 9 E71-penses 2.63
Inter-City Express Subscription 4.50
Johnson Co., S. T. Oil 11.40
9 9 9 9 " 26.13
Lubben, J. G. Coal 3.35
McGrath, J. Disability payment 38.02
Oakland Blue Print Co. Prints 15.80
Otis, Frank Allowance as Mayor 50.00
Platt Photo Supply Co. Frame 1.35
Plirifir gllrlyIrr. ''/,:)-Fnr Cr J-f' P_Fin
November 3 1920.
Alameda Vulcanizing, Works
Crocker-Langley S. F. Directory
Hicks, Grant
Lincoln Auto & Cycle Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Parsons Bros.
Platt Photo Supply Co.
Schneider, Henry
Smith, F. J.
Times Star
United Petroleum Co.
Alameda Electric Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Hauch, H.
Moise-Klinkner Co.
Schneider, Henry
Standard. Oil Co.
Times Star
Police Department.
Supplies and repairs
Directory
Auto upkeep
Supplies
Telephones
Bread for pound
Photographs
Record book
Meals for city prison
Advertising
Oil
Total
Fire Department.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Austin-Western Road Machinery Co.
DuFrane Bros.
Hickok, C. B.
Kopperud & Heafey
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Oakland Blue Print Co.
Post Co. Frederick
Rhodes-Jamiesoh & Co.
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Smith Bros.
Standard Oil Go.
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United Petroleum Co.
Wilkens, J. H.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bischoff's Surgical House
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Cop
Buben, Z.
Butterfield, Ruth
Carpenter, Dr. T.
Cranston, A. R.
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
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Koerber Fuel & Feed. Co.
Manuel, A.
Oakland Pioneer Soda Water Co.
Parisian Laundry
Purity Springs Water Co.
Smith Bros.
Times Star
Wadsworth, Mrs, B.
Wilkens, J. H.
Cohen, Emilie
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Orr, Samuel
Spalding & Bros., A. G.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Hewes, Charles E. City Manager
Alameda FUrniture CO.
Crocker 00.. H. S.
Supplies
Radiator hose
Supplies
Stamps
Record book
Gasoline
Printing
Total -
Street Department
Supplies
Cable
Incidentals
Road. Oil
u
Blue prints
Blue print paper
Rbck and screenings
If It
Geological survey sheets
Gasoline
Dominion oil
Coats
Total -
Health Department.
Oil
Supplies
Supplies
Money advanced.
Services
Auto upkeep
Plumbing work
Money advanced
Wheat
Splints
Water
Laundry
Water
Binders
Binding
Services
Blankets
Total -
Recreation Department.
Services
She
Services
Balls
Total -
STORE FUND.
Thumb tacks
Money advanced for stamps
RELTPS FUND.
Supplies
Wire trays
Total -
11.30
15.00
21.47
.30
.16
3.00
6.00
1.92
36.00
9.00
44.80
148.95
..90
.75
5.50
1.75
2.80
26.00
4.44
42.14
1584.50
11.64
23.65
3.75
2.09
939.64
226.61
5.00
2.02
350.25
231.50
.60
10.40
20.80
47.03
16.50
3475.08
2.40
4.86
.95
1,96
5.70
35.00
3.00
3.00
2.00
.60
2.50
.60
5.05
.50
1.35
18.75
2.50
11.70
102.42
14.00
18.90
18.75
9.80
61.45
2.94
10.00
12.94
10.00
.78
Varachi , Edwardo
November 3rd, 1920.
Services 30.00
Total - -
78.30
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Alameda FUrniture Co. Linoleum $ 8,00
Alameda Repair & Supply Co. Supplies 6.55
California State Automobile 4ssn. Insurance 11.38
Cramer, W. H. Services 20.00
Crane Co. Supplies 19,87
it Tr 090
Foucar, Ray & Simon Tubing 5.06
Fuller & Co. Oil, Zinc 29.10
Gamewell Fire Alarm Tel. Co. Supplies 63.86
Gilson Electrical Supply Co. Supplies 148.06
IT If IT' IT IT 105.10
TT IT TT IT IT 32.14
Konigshofer's Cheese cloth 1.00
Linde Air Products Co. Oxygen 1.92
Many'y Auto Metal Works Repairs 10.00
Marshall-Newell Supply Co. Lead 7.72
Moore & Co., Chas. C. Supplies 22.31
Motorcar Electrical Co. Batteries 38.45
it if IT Battery 39.14
Pacific Gas & Electrical Co. Gas 6.40
Pacific Metal Worka Supplies 5.33
Pacific Tel. -& Tel. Co. Rental 5.85
Palmer & Peterson Contract 7700.00
Powell Bros. Construction Co. Supplies 97.56
Reese, T. W. Typewriter inspections 3.00
Reno Co., L. G. Supplies 9.99
Roeblings Sons Co., J. A. Wire 842'.66
Standard Oil Co. Fuel Oil 8397.68
Strei & Co., W. E. Supplies 6.68
Times Star Printing 44.30
Vosburgh, L. W. Supplies 2.30
Waddell Lumber Co. Supplies 134.78
Weaver-;;ells Co. Supplies 25.10
, TT TT IT Studebaker Roadster 750.00
TT IT TT Supplies 34.51
Weinstock-Nichols Co. IT 31.15
Western Auto Supply Agency TT 3.80
Western Heavy Hardware & Iron Co.
TT if IT 10.98
TT TT 11 2.49
Westinghouse E. & M. Co. TT 759.02
TT 278.96
Willard Storage Battery Screws .38
Young Supply CO., R. S. Supplies 1.58
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Total - -
49 7 5.36
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Probst
and on roll call carried 'unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the council adjourned to meet:.
lar session Tuesday evening, November 16th 1920, at 8 08cleck.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk,