1917-11-06 Regular CC Minutes4176
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
TUESDAY E'Vilv; IiT, TOVEMBI•2 6TH, 1917.
The e ting convened at 8:06 P. M. with Council-president Majors presidi
The roll was called and Councilmen Diliman, Otis, Probst and. President
ors wore noted. present Absent:Councilman Noy, (1).
The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
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Councilman Otis introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No, 82.
Transerring 7125.00 From the Electric Light Fund
to the Interest and Redemption 1Pund."
Mr. Diliman seconded the motion to adopt the Resolutionand on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Otis introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption
"Resolution No. 83.
Transferring ',7790.9b from the Account o: P.. J. Cro
• Assess, to Various Funds."
Mr. Diliman seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call
it was adopted and passed unanimously.
The following were received:
6. A Retail order blank for one Dodge Touring Motor Car. Ordered filed.
The following can were received:
4. From R. B. Tappan, giving a statement of certain incidents
pired the office of the Chief of Police. Ordered filed.
5. From the League of California Municipalities and. from the San :11-ncisco
Convention League, urging the attendance of City Manager Charles E. Hewes, at
The City Manager's convention which will be held in Detroit, Michigan, from
November 19th to 21st . Mr. Wm. J. Locke spoke on the subject and. Stated that
he felt that the City would gain by Mx. Hewes' attendance. The communication was
ordered filed.
6. Mr. Charles Snook on behalf Of the Alameda County Anti-Tuberculosis
Society addressed the Council end asked for the maintenance of a visiting nurse
to take care of indigent tuberculosis patients. Drs. Abbot and Hieronymus, Mr.
Clark, secretary of the Society and Mrs. Minnie E. Ackerman also spoke on the
subject, Referred to the City Manager.
Further communications:
, From George J. Bohen asking perMission to erect a ±‚e which would, be
EleVaa feet three inche in 1eidht 01 the rear of- t4 roper-- occupied by him
8.
and owned by P. N. Morehouse. was referred to the City Manger " )o= to
act.
From tally and Company on behalf of the owner of the premises located
at he northeast corner of Park Street aud Webb Avenue, asking permission to
operate at this location a machine shop and automobile garage and repair shop.
Referred to the City Manager with power to act.
Prom the Forth Side Improvement Club a Tinj; that some official action
be taken on the part of the Council to change the name of the body of water
which lies between Oakland and Alameda. so tha t whatevr name is given, will
November 6th, 1917.
10.
methods must be used to make the desired change, seconded by Mr. Probst
and carried.
From C. J. Du Four Secretary of the Board of Education calling to the
Council's attention the consideration of closing Van Buren Street, between
Mound Street and Court Street inasmuch as this street now runs through the
center of the Lincoln School play yard. The matter was referred to the City
Manager and City Attorney.
11. n Mr. M. L. Wurts, owner of the Union Hotel, near the Union Iron Works,
addressed the Council and called attention to the shacks in the vicinity of To
and Tebster Streets which he claimed were in an insanitary condition, Mr.
Conrad. Roth spoke similarly. Mr. Probst moved that the matter be referred
to the City Manager to report back if any possible means could be taken to
eliminate them, seconded by Mr. Otis and carried.
A recess was then declared and upon reconvening Councilmen
Otis, Probst and President Majors were noted present. Absent:Councilman
Noy.
Further communicatinns:
12. Prorn the League of California Municipalities announcing a meeting
at the headquarters o/ the League on November, 10th at 2 P. M. to consider
the question of joint action on the part of the municipalities concerned in
the application o± the Pacific Gas & Electric Company for an increase in
gas rates. Mr. Diliman moved, seconded by Yr. Otis and carried, that the
City Manager ana City Attorney attend the meeting.
10. From E. M. Pearce reeuesting afgrataitous license to sell gloves
of his own make. Inasmuch as the same did not bear the recommendation of the
Chiet of Police, Yr. Probst moved that it be denied, seoond.ed by ',Ir. Dillman
and carried.
14.
Street,
Lincoln
10. v'
for the
tion of
T6. 1/
the bid
From J. S. Bartow on behalf ef thirty petitioners living on Nason
ask in
efbretheeopaning of ITason Street, between Pacific
Avenue and
Avenue. Referred to the City Manager.
From John Conrad; former Chie/ of Police, thanking the Council
engroseed copy of the Resolationspassed by the Council comrnemora-
his services. Ordered filed.
FrorJ the Board 0/ Public Utilities announcing that they had accepted
of Powell Bros. Construction Company 'in the Eu4 of 3562,00 for an
extension and alterations to the old garage which is to be used as a machine
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shop, and asked that they be giVen authority to enter into Each contract. Filed.
Mr. Probst introduced the following Resblution and moved its adoption:
"Tnsolation No. 84.
Authorizing. the Board of Public Utilities to Eater
into a Cohtract with Powell Bros. Construction Comp-
any for the Construction of a Machine shop and Garage."
Mr. Dillrnan seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
was adopted and passed unanimously.
17. PrOM the Board of Public Utilities stating that they had. accepted.
the proposal submitted by the Great Western Power Company for furnishing the
City of Alameda with a quantity of electrical energy and requesting that the
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November Gth, 1917.
A Bill was introanceu entitled
11. Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Ratifying a Contract be ten the Great Western
Power Company, a Corporation, and the City of
Alameda by ana through its Board. of Public
Utilities for the Purchase of Electric Energy
for a term of Five Years commencing NoveMber
6, 117."
which was laid over under a provision of the Charter.
From the Board of Public U:L1it:Los stating that they desire to
purchase a lot on tie corner of Blanding Avenue and Pearl Street as a
site for a sub station for the sum of Two thousand dollars ana asked that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance authorizing the
purchase. Ordered filed.
A Bill was introduced entitled
"A Bill
For Ofdinance No. New Series.
Providing for the. Acouiring by the City of Alameda
of Certain Real Property tor the Use and Benefit of
the Department of Public Utilities."''
Which was laid over under a :provision of the Charter.
From the Board of :Aiblic Utilities stating that they had
advertised for bids for the construction of a sun-statio.n to be erected
OD the lot at tho corner zf Blanding Avenue and Pearl Street an d that
the successful bidder was the. Great Western Power Company, whose .figure
was 771.29 and asking for authority to enter into a contract for this
v;*ork. The matter was laid over until the passage of the Ordinance provid-
in3
r the purchase of the property. ,
20. From the American Defense Society urging that some action be
taken towards the Spy systems which permeated the country. Mr. Otis
introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:-
"Resolution No. 85.
Urging Congress to Pass Appropriate Legislation
:0-o curb the Spy System in the United States."
Mr. Dillman seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution ana on roll call
it was adopted and passed unanimous
21. Mr. Otis introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:-
26.
"Resolution No. 86.
Fixing the Salary- of the apperintendent of
Parks and Playgrounds."
Dilirnan seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call
it was adopted and passed_ by the following vote : Aves:Cothcilmen Diliman,
Otis and President Majors. . Noes:Councilman Probst 1). Absent:Council-
man Noy _).
Mr. -Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved ite
"Resohvbion No. 87.
Fixing the Salary of the Head Gardener of the Parks."
Mr. Otis seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call
it was adopted and passed unanimously
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"Resolution No. 88,
Ordering Plans and Specifications for the Improvement
of Certain Sidewalks in the City of Alameda."
Mr. Dillman seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
was ;:d.opted and passed unanimously.
The plans and specific tions were then presented by the City Engineer
whereuon Hr. Trobst introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 89.
Adopting Plans and Specifications for the Im-
provement of Certain Sidewalks in the City of
Alameda,"
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Dilirnan seconded the motion to adopt the Resolutioh and on roll call
it was adopted and passed unanimously.
T.,1r. Probst introduced the following Resolution and moved its
option:-
"Resolution No. 90.
Providing for the Improvement of Certain Sidewalks
in the City of Alameda, under Resolution of Intention
No. 41. New Series,"
Mr. Diliman seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call
it was adopted and passed unanimously,
MT. Otis introduced a. Bill entitled
"A Bill
?or Ordinance No. New Series.
Adding a New Section to be known as Section 302A,
Chapter V, of Ordinance No. 1, New Series, Municipal
Code of the City of Alameda, Prohibiting Burning of
Refuse."
which was laid over under a provision of the Charter,
Mr. DilIman introduced a Bill. entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Providing for Work in .1.fid Upon Streets, Avenues,
Lanes, Alleys, Courts, Places and Sidewalks Within
the City of Alameda, and upon Property and Rights
of Way Owned by the City of Alameda, and For the
Establishing of Liens for the Cost Thereof Upon the
Real Property Benefited,thereby, and Providing for
the Enforcement of Liens thus Created."
which was laid over under a provision of the Charter.
Claims against the General Puna nnounting to 036/J0.76; against the
Police Fund amounting to 0786.93; against the Fire Fund amounting to 0679,39;
agaiaist the Elc.alth Fund amounting to 0132.18; against the Street Fund
amounting to 2545.13; against the Recreation Fund amounting to 6236.17;
against the Park Fund amounting to 0114.46; against the Electric Light
Pimd amounting to 04413.08; against the Store Fund amounting to 12.'4.94
and against Municipal Improvement Fund No..11 amounting to 2613.49
having been approved and audited by the proPer officials were listed by
the Clerk as follows:-
GENERAL FUND.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Towel service v 8.00
California Corrugated Culvert Co. Signs 11.75
Cramer, Walter H. Accounting 135,00
Daniels, A. N. Engrossing 10.00
East Bay Water Co. Water 22.29
Electric Blue Print Co. Blue prints 21.10
Fox. Geo. H. Premiums . 112.50
Hewes, Charles E. Upkeep of auto 25.00
Ingrim Stationery Co. Copies of improvenient Act 4049
, , n41 1c1 912;
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Municipal Electric Light Plant
National Municipal Leaczue
Oakland Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals
Pacific Coast Shredded Wheat Company
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Purity Borings Water Co.
fl It IT
Railroad CoJimission
Sanborn Mav Co.
Schneider, Henry
Times Star
Teber Co., C. F.
Westphal, O. F.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bosnrrd, R. E.
Harrison, Co„ H. O.
:lazzini,. L.
Euhicipal Electric Light Plant
IT TV TV
New York Lubricting 011 Co.
Pacific Tel.& Tel. Co.
Park Garage'
Schneider, Henry
Strom Electrical Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Bowser & Co., 8. F.
[Iradbury, Joe
Encinal C4arage
East Bay Water Co.
Furey, Harry D.
Garratt-Callahan Co.
Industrial Home for Adult Blind
Koerber, A. H. T.
Mazzini, L.
J,unicipal Electric Lir_7ht P
It It TV TT
2acilic Gas 83 Electric Co.
Standard Oil Co.
TT TV TV
Steinmetz, T. F.
Strom Electrical Co.
Braun-Kneaht-He inmann Co.
Carpenter, T.
eloffin-Redington Co.
Cutter Laboratory
Hanche
Oand Pioneer Sod 'Tater Co.
Pacilic Tel. Tel. 0o.
Parisian Laundry
Purity Springs Water 00.
Schneider, Henry
Strom Electrical Co.
Times Star
Vosburgh, L.
Labor
Arada, Robert
Clark & Sons, N.
Crane Co.
Dick, E. C.
Electric Blue Print Co.
Hickok, C. E.
Ilazzini, L.
FaciIic Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Construction Co.
TV TT IT TV
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Ransom Bernard
City lighting
Due
Removing dead animal,
Pound feed
Gas
Rental and tolis
Water
It
Copy of Transcript
Map
Supplies
Advertising
Tr
Blackboard
Re'rai rs
Total -
POLICE FUND.
Supplies
Paper
Doge car
Supplies
Lamps
Labor and attendance
011
Rental and tolls
Supplies
It
TT
Total
FIRE FUND.
Linen service
Storage tank
Horseshoeing
Repairs
Water
Plumbing
Supplies
TV
Hwy
Supplries
TV
Labor
Gas
Oil
Gasoline
Repairs
Globe
Total
HEALTH FUND.
Supplies
R. R. Fare
Formaldehyde
Bupplie s
Distilled water
Rental and tolls
Laundry
Water
Supplies
TV-
TV
IT
Total -
STREET FUND.
Removing trees
Supplies
It
Ford Car
Blue prints
Incidental expenses
Supplies
TT
Tr
Hock and screenings
November 6th, 1917.
2127
6.00
5.00
7.00
2.64
7.46
.50
.50
15.25
60.00
10.10
194.57
455.35
9.00
.50.
r-0.76
57.14
1,75
549;79
. 6.00
5.56
126.40
11.60
9.51
12,94
1.52
7.75
766.93
16.60
100.69
4.90
66.00
642.74
1.71
9.60
17.00
27.93
.64
1.88
69.1b
22.20
23.75
6.00
915
-0 6779.39
0 5.69
17.50
86.14
1.80
1.34
.60
1.78
1.12
.50
3.19
4.02
9.00
.60
-9 132.18
01270.84
60.00
.52
39.33
444,98
15.46
2.72
6.96
2.53
101.70
23.67
620.06
A,
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November 6th, 1917.
Stackler, J.
Strom Electrical Co.
Tunnicliff, A, B.
Wilkens, J. H.
Fischer, C. F.
Hunter Lumber 00.
KonigshoferTs
Mazaini, L.
77 TT
17 TV
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Schaefer, Victor L.
Schneider, Henry
Sherwin-Williams Co.
77 TV 77
Siem, C.
Stevens, A. B.
Standard Fence Co.
Street Superintendent
Baird, J. V.
Dick, E. O.
East Bay Water Co.
Garden City Pottery
Mazzini, L.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Schaeffer, V. L.
Serralunga, L.
Alameda County Title Co.
Alameda Cyclery & Vulcanizi_
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Tire Co.
Board of Public Utilities
Bussenius, A. G.
California State Auto. Assn.
Citizens Bank
Cramer, W. H.
Crane Company
It
East Bay Water Co.
It TT TV TV
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Gamewell Fire Alarm Tel. Co.
Garlock Packing Co.
General Electric Co.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
11 IT 77 n
17 TV 77 17
Goodyear Rubber Co.
Guenther, C. 7,
Gutta Percha Rubber Mfg. Co,
Hanley & Co., J. S.
Hunt, Mirk & CO.,
TT IT IT
Ink Ribbon Mfg. Co.
Kahn, Miss Edith
Keaton Tire & Rubber Co.
Kellogg Express Co.
Langlois, E. L.
Marshall-Newell Supply Co.
Moore & Co., Chas. C.
17 TT It IT TT
Pacific Metal Works
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
77 77 It 17 TV
Park Garage
Payne's Bolt
Plant Rubber
Powell Bros.
TT 1?
Works
& Asbestos Works
Construction Co.
TT /1
Rhodes-Jamieson &
Standard Oil Co.
Strom Electrical 00.
Times Star
Repairs
Supplies
Removing trees
Coats
Total -
RECREATION F UND.
Plumbing
Lumber
Supplies
Gas
Rental and tolls
Supplies
TV
Paint
Repairs
Repairs to boat
Gate hinge
Sprinkling athletic tield
otal
PARK FUND.
Carts.
Speedometer
Water
Supplies
TT
Rental and toll
Supplies
Removing garbage
Total
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND,
Certificate of title
Works SupplieS
Towel service
Cashings
Incidentals
SUpplies
Premium
Rental of premises
Audit of books
Supplies
tt
Water
1?
Tires
Supplies
TV
Transformers
Supplies
IT
Printing
Supplies
Premium on insurance policy
Supplies
Typewriter inspection
Typing
Tires
Expressage
Repairs,
Supplies
TV
TT
TV
Rental and tolls
t/ 11 17
Supplies
TV
TT
TV
Lime
Supplies
Printing and advertising
14.25
1.76
10.00.
2.45
162.81
3.41
1.28
- .90
1.10
9.20
1.17
1.15
6.75
,35
11.37
16.45
2.50
16.00
.20
4.55
266.17
34.00
9.80
15.59
23.15
6.03
5.65
1.46
.75
18.00
114.43
10.00
,35
1.00
58.80
11.65
2.60
9.60
40.00
60.00
10.95
122.13
1_000
16.96'
84.92
20.00
6.72
680.00
149.75
171.11
162,27
13.72
44.79
15.00
46.24
6.00
48.00
2.00
12.50
155.69
3.05
1,50
32.60
47.95
29.80
39,49
11.76
16.12
2.45
12.0G
4.35
1.60
2.50
2168.48
1.50
25.64
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Westinghouse E. & M. Co.
California Pottery Co.
Goldstone, J.
Ransome, Bernard
Schneider, Henry
MUNICIPA_IT
Novan er 6th
Meters 0 661.65
Total
STORE FUND.
Pipe
Gasoline
Screen in
Suvnlies
Total -
110VELaUTT FUND NO.
Albers, Harold
Crocker, Co., H. 8.
Feldhammer,' A.
Hammond, James
Hansen, H. P.
Heywood Broiiers & Wakeiield Co.
Jackson's
McCaw,
Manuel, A,
IT TT
Narcellin, 1. P. Assg. F. Bryson
Mazzini, L.
Pollard Co., Frank L.
Powell Bros. Construction Co.
Rucker-Fuller Desk Co.
Shear, W. M.
Standard Electric Time Co.
It
lt TT IT
Strom Electrical Co.
Wright, Banton
Labor
Supplies
Plumbing
Labor
fl
jes
iLbor
- IT
Lab or
Supplies
Gas range
8creenin(7s and
Desk, etc.
Suloplies
Electric clock
TV Tr
Sup-olies
Labor
Mr. Probst moved that the claims as
Otis and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Probst moved that the Council adjourn to meet in adjourned
To
ted
be
4.)
grqvel
'--
paid,
29.by
29,50
48.45
16.42
126.94
6.2o
11.95
185.72
85.00
12.00
165.00
72.80
54.00
25.45
497,70
10.50
29.50
75.00
97.22
86.65
54.00
81000
270.00
40.75
54.00
2613.49
seconded by Mr.
regular session Tuesday evening, November 15th,
seconded by Mr. Otis and carried.
There being no further business to tr
to meet in adjourned regular session
-t 8 o'clock.
1917,
LLe
a
8 o'clock,
Council adjourned
,sday ovenin-;, November 16th, 1917,
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.
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