1919-05-20 Regular CC MinutesRECTULi.R MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF A LiUEDi, TUESDAY EVE7ING,
MAY 20th, 1919.
The meeting convened at 8:10 p. m., with Council-President Otis presiding.
le roll was called and Councilmen Latham Majors, Probst and President
Otis were noted present. Absent: Councilman Noy.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
The Auditor vs Belance Sheet for the month of April was received and ordered
filed.
(/ James HPedrift, representing R. E. Demerritt, addressed the Council and
objected to the Class qC" construction required on property within the Fire Zone
along Webster Street. George Sessions spoke on the same subject.
Mr. Latham moved that the Council meet as a Committee of the Whole on
Tuesday evening, May 27th, at 7:30 p. m., for the purpose of considering the
above objection, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
Mr. Latham also moved that the Council meet in Adjourned Regalar meeting,
Tuesday evening, My 27th at 8 p. m., to consider the same matter, seconded by
Mr. Probst and carried.
The following communications were received;
2. From Wm, Hammond, Jr„ requesting a change in the Zone Ordinance which
will permit the construction of apc?xtment houses on the Cohen property at Central
Avenue and 8th Street. Mr. Hewes addressed the Council on the subject. Mr.
Latham moved that it be the sense of the Council thct the request for the above
ohange be viewed upon favorably, seconded by Mr. Probst and c',rried.
From E. M. Shaw, requesting that the necessary procedure be taken to
permit the establishment of an automobile electric service building on the
property adjoining the Standard Oil Co.'s station at Central and Park Avenues.
K. C. Kennedy addressed the Council relative to the matter. The same was re-
ferred to the Committee of the Whole Meeting to be held. May 27th,
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From City Attorney Wm, J. Locke and City Manager C. E. Hewes, submitting
a statement to the Council of the causes for the transfer of the moneys from
the Library Fund to the General Fund at the close of the f al year 1917-18.
The City Clerk was instructed to submit a copy of the same to the Board of
Library Trustees.
6. i/ From M. F. Dufour, 1040 Lincoln Avenue, et al, requesting that the
block on the south side of Lincoln Avenue between St. Charles and Verdi Streets
be placed within Class II District, permitting the erection of flats, ete.
The matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole Meeting to be held
Tuesday evening, May 27th, 1919.
G, e/ From R. E. Demerritt, requesting access to a sanitary sewer along 7:ebster
Street. As this is one of the problems attending the widening and enlarging of
Webster Street, the communication was filed.
7, v/ From the Bay Cities Food Fish Commission, submitting a copy of a
resolution which they desired adopted by the Council.
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"Resolution No. 217.
Requesting his Lxcellency Wm. D. Stephens, Governor of
the State of Califonlis, to affix his Signature to
Senate Bill 409."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
9, From VI. A. Plummer Co., submitting 25 gross flags - 12" x 18" - at a price
of .8,50 per gross. Mr. Latham moved that the City Manager be empowered to purchase
25 gross of fly x 18" - cost at a price not to exceed '8.50 per gross, the
selection to be based upon quality. Mr. Probst Prohst seconded the motion and on roll call
was adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution 110. 218.
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to Sign a (olit-
Claim Deed to the portion of Brush Street closed under
Resolution of Intention No. 44, few Series."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution e.nd on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
11. 7 A communication was received from City Attorney Wm. J. Locke suggesting amend-
ments to 2ections 15, 33 -Ind 35 of Ordinance No. 144, H. S.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Amending Sections 15, 33 and 35 of Ordinance No,
144, N. 6., entitled 'An Ordinance establishing
Districts or Zones and Reguanting therein the
use of property, Height of Buildjngs, and 7L-e-
quired open spaces for light and ventilation
of such buildings".
wns introduced and laid over under a provision of the charter.
A Bill entitled
"L Bill
For Ordinance No. 147, New Series.
Regnlating the Prking of vehicles on Park
Street, between Lincoln :ma Icinal Avenues,
and Prohibiting the Parking of Vehicles in
front of ezy The
came up for onssage. Mr. Latham moved thnt Section 2 be emended by striking out the
words "the entrnce way to", seconded by 1„,..r. Ma ors and cnrried. Mr. Probst thereupon
moved that the Ordinance as amended be adopted, seconded by Mre Latham, and on roll cull
carried unanimously.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. 148, New Series.
Prohibiting the Practice oT leaving _:',_utemobiles
or other Vehicles on the Public Streets over Night."
came up ±or oassage. Mr. Latham moved tht the Ordinance be adonted, seconded by Mr.
Probst, and. on roil cell crried unanimously.
12. MT. Probst brought up the mntter of the improvement of Lincoln Avenue between
Fourth. and Fifth Streets and moved that it be the sense of the Council to order the
improvemnt of that thoroughfare in the event th'Lt the property owners failed to do so
by privnte contract. Seconded by ir. Latham and carried.
13. V The City Manager presented plons and soecifications for the laying of curhs
along both oides of Lincoln Avenue between Park Street and V:ebster Street. Mr. "Probst
in-k-onrIlinr4r9 i-31A -F0-flowing Resolution and moved its ndoption:
"Resolution No. 219.
doting Plans und Secifications for Laying
of Curbs along Lincoln [venue between Park
and 1:lebster Streets."
jr', Iathrn seconded the motion to dopt the Resolution una on roll call it was
adopted and Passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Latham, Majors and
Probst, (3). Noes: None. Excused from voting: President Otis, Absent Councilman
Noy (1).
14. / Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 220.
Resolution of Intention
No. 48, New Series,
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call was adopted
and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Latham, Majors and Probst (3).
Noes: President Otis. Absent: Cuuncilman Noy.
Claims a':List the General Fund amount in tu , 14 .
against Police
Fund amounting to 04.66; against the Fire Fund amounbing to 153.17; against
the Street Fund amounting to 3,1 24; against the Health Fund amounting to
63.22; against the Recreation Fund amounting to '66.02; against the Store Fund
amounting to -; against the Relief 1,und amounting to !::86.50; against the
Elect-fic Light Fund amounting to J2, 751.52 and against the T'ark 1?urchase Inna
amounting to 658.13 having been approved and audited by the rroper officials
were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Alameda Ster..'m Laundry Assn,
Baird, J. V.
Barry, Edward Co.
Cardinet, Ernest H.
Crocker, H. S. Co.
Bosshard, R. E.
Ford, N. O.
Hewes, Chas. E., City Mgr.
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Mun. Elec. Light Plant
O'Brien, W. B.
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co
Schneider, H.
Schwind, H. W.
Soules, E. C.
Standard Oil Co.
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Ala. Laundry Assn.
]?ord,N. O.
Godfrey, Mrs, M.
Hewes, Chas, E., City Mgr,
Mun. Ele c . Light Plant
Pac. Tel. 8: Tel. Co
Standard Oil Co.
Ala, Steam Laundry Assn,
Auto Elec, Service Co.
Ford, N. O.
Gutta Perch & Rubber LFf
Mun, Elec. Light Plant.
Man. Elec. Light Plant.
Pac. Tel, & Tel. Co.
Standard Oil Co.
Vosburgh, L.W.
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GENERAL FUND.
Towel Service,
Repairs
Book
Cleaning curtains
Bookcase
Money advanced
Envelopes
money adv. for typewriter.
Handbooks
Stamps
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Oil
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City Lighting month end. Apr.30.
Painting signs
Rental and tolls for May.
Rubber stcap
Cushion •
Notary fees
Liquid gloss
Total -
POLICE FUND.
Laundry service
Printing
Services (matron)
Stamps
Labor end attendance Police
Flashlight & Tel. System
month end, Apr. 30.
Telephone service
Zeroline Trans. Lub.
Total -
D.
Linen service.
1 B. W. Meter
Supplies
o. 1 set chemical hose couplings
Labor and attend.:nce Fire Alarm
System month end. Apr. 30.
Recharge Batt.
Phone tolls.
Zer. Oil.
Roe and cord.
8.00
2.00
31.00
6.25
15.75
1.32
11.25
60.00
10.00
30.00
3.46
29.70
12.5U
12.50
1866.90
3.00
12.86
1.23
1.50
1.75
6.53
2127.50
1.60
4.75
4.00
3.00
50.00
7.53
3.75
74.63
25.00
6.39
5.75
4.50
93.32
.50
.20
12.76
4.75
Labor.
Bosshard, R. E.
Dick, E. C.
Dick, E. C.
Hewes, Chas. E.,
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Hutchison Co.
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Kopperud, A. H.
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Lietz Co., A,
Moreland Motor Truck Co.
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Oakland Paving Co.
O'Brien, W. B.
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Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Constr. Co.
Smith Bros.
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City Mgr
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Bischoff's SUrgical House
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
Hewes, Chas. E., City Mgr.
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Nielsen, Ella
Oak. Calif. Towel Co.
Oak. Pioneer Soda Water Co.
Fac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Schneider, H.
Elster, Marvan H.
Evening Times Star
Fischer, C. F.
Hewes, Chas. E., City Mgr.
Maytorena, Marie
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Waddell-Van Gundy
Wilkens, J. H.
Powell Bros. COnstr, Co.
Union Oil Co. of Calif.
TV TV TV ” TV
Orr, SAMnel
Paganni, John
Peoples Express Co.
Varachi Edwardo
Crane Company
Dick, E. C.
Times-Star
Gamewell Fire Alarm Tel. Co.
Great Westerla Power Co.
Kellogg Express Co.
Marshall-Neweil Supply Co.
Paraffine Companies, Inc,
U.S.Ship. Bd. Emer. Fleet Corp.
Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg. Co.
STREET FUND.
Soap & Borax
Fan belt
Repairs
Stmps
Magazines
Crushed Rock.
Screenings
Oil
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Supplies
Repairs & material
Maps
Scrn. & Dust.
Sign painting
St. sign
Telephone.
Cement & gravel.
Maps.
Sheets.
Total -
HEALTH FUND.
Applicators
Laboratory supplies
Stamps
TV
Car Pare
Towel service
Distilled water
Tel tolls
Ink.
Total
RECREATION FUND.
Printing
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Nails
Stamps
Services
Telephone
Lumber
Material for May Day,
STORE FUND.
Cement
Distillate
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RELIEF FUND.
Labor in Parks
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Expressage
Labor in parks
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Total
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Total -
Supplies
TV
Book
Pair of magnets
Ele c. Current consumes
Drayage
Supplies
Paint
Wire, etc.
Supplies
Total -
may 20th, 1919,
1404.35
.51
.65
1.65
9.00
1.60
193.80
402.30
156.68
761.84
21.62
35.05
3.86
67.50
1.50
1.00
2.30
44.08
1.20
3.75
311:4.24
2.40
1.85
16.00
5.50
.72
3.44
.50
2.56
.25
22
1.25
8.25
2.00
2.00
16.00
2.30
4.97
29.25
66.02
3.43
12.50
12.50
28,43
33.00
18.00
5.50
30.00
86.50
2.20
9.04
7.00
10.29
2332.14
8.40
17.06
5,88
656.75
2.76
2751.52
PARK PURCHASE FUND.
Reeder, A. J. Excavation LA Washington Park 658.13
71,7,144i-4 1/1.44V-E4,4- 1,6-at -atzt4;1,44 ..0c2 .2LQ4c4 x_r_e_di-ptz/zet 7 ,a,0„„.„4.,,z,
lb. / City Mana7or Hewes submitted prices :[or tile re-arr,,np;ing of the Council Chamber, showing(
that the cost would he ,coroximately 2,000. Mr. Latham moved that the City Manager purchase
tables and chairs for the Council Chamber not to exceed the sum of 0650.00, seconded by Mr.
There being no firth business the Council adjourned to meet in adjourned regu1r
session, Tuesd,T even
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June Yth, iii, at 8 ordlock p.
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ity Clerk.