1919-11-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA, TUESDAY
EVENING, NOVELMER 4TH, 1919.
The meeting convened at 8;10 p. m. with Counci1president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and. Councilmen Latham, Majors Noy, Probst and President
Otis were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
The clerk stated that there had been filed in his office on October 27,1919,
a petition signed by more than twenty-five per cent of the property owners within
a radius of six hundred feet of the lot situate at the northeast corner of Court
and Van Buren Streets consenting to the re-classification of said property from
a Class I, single family district, to a Class IV District, permitting the
erection of a temporary chapel building by the Methodist Episcopal Chnrch,South,
to be used for religious worship and to be succeeded later by a permanent church
building of stone and concrete. A certificate showing due posting of a Notice
as required by Ordinance No. 149, New Series, was presented and ordered filed.
As the time set in the Notice provided for a hearing on this evening, Council-
president Otis asked if there were any persons present who objected to the proposed
change. No objectors appeared. Rev. J. W. Horn, representing the church, briefly
explained the matter to the council. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred
to the city planning commission, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
7 The clerk stated that there had been filed in his office on October 20th,
1919, a petition signed by more than twenty-five per cent of the property owners
within a radius of the property at 1330 Park Street, and extending through to Park
Avenue, consenting to the re-classification of the rear portion of thise property
from a flat, tenement, Class II District, to a Retail District, Class III. A
certificate showing due posting of Notice as required by Ordinance No. 149, New
Series, was presented and ordered filed. As the time set in the Notice provided
for a hearing on this evening, Council-president Otis asked if there were any
persons present who objected to the proposed change. Two petitions signed by
twenty and eight persons, respectively, objecting to the proposed change, were
received and placed on filed. Mrs. W. H. Hopps and. Messrs. R. S. Smith, C. F.
Fischer and A. Pearson, spoke in opposition to the proposed change. Mr. E. A.
Postel, the owner of the property, explained the matter to the council. Ir.
Latham moved that the matter be referred to the city planning commission to
report back at the next meeting of the council, seconded by Hr. Probst ancl. carried.
The following were received:
The Affidavit of posting and the Affidavit of publication of Resolution
of Intention No, 49, New Series. Ordered filed.
The Auditor's balance sheet for the month of October, 1919. Ordered filed.
3. The Affidavit of Publication of Notice to Jitney Bus Drivers, revoking
all licenses granted under Ordinance No. 154, N. S. Ordered filed.
The following communications were received:
4. Prom the Memorial Committee, submitting their report and recommending the
erection of a High School as a memorial to the men and women who served durinR the
" November 4th, 1919.
supporting the recommendation and Major C. E. Hickok stated that the American Legion
approved the idea. Mr. Latham moved that a copy of the report be sent to the Board
of Education, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
From the Alameda Improvement Club inviting the members of the Council to
be present at their meeting to be held Thursday evening, November 13th. Mr. Latham
moved that owing to the fact that the city planning commission will meet on this
evening, the clerk write the Club stating that many of the officials, who are
members of the city planning commission, will be unable to attend, seconded by Mr.
Probst and carried.
From the East Bay Water Company inc losing a demand for 02037.71, the same
being for public use charge for the month of October, 1919, figured in accordance
with the order of the Railroad Commission of the State of California,Case No. 1008.
Ordered filed
7. / Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 253.
Resolution of Intention No. 50, New Series, Providing
for the Closing of Harrison Avenue from the Eastern line
of Park Street to the Western line of Pearl Street."
Mr. Majors seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Probst introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 254.
Declaring the Intention of the City Council to Withhold
the Passage of the Final Resolution ordering the Closing
and. Abandoning of Harrison Avenue between Park and Pearl
Streets, until Certain Assurances are Received from the
Federal Government as to its Disposition with the Northern
half of said Avenue."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll eall it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
Er. atobst thereupon moved that collies be sent to the Representatives in Con-
gress, to Secretary of War, Baker and to Col. E. E. Winslow, Lieut. Col. Corps of
Engineers, U. S. Army, requesting the government to support the proposition of gr
to the abutting owners of property on the south side of Harrison Avenue, wharfage
privileges em the Tidal Canal, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
Mr. Latham introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 255.
Resolution Closing Eagle Avenue from Hibbard Street to
Paru STreet; Eagle Avenue from Paru Street to a Point
354 feet westerly thereof, and Paru Street from Buena
Vista Avenue to the Northerly end of said Paru Street."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
10. / In connection with the above resolution 11±. Probst brought up the matter of
a right of way through the Alaska Packers Association property for a railway and
moved that the clerk send a letter to the Association, requesting that all future
plans of construction be submitted to the city council, so that the two organizations
could work together, with a view of reserving sufficient land. to project the
municipal railway westward, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
11. / Er. Probst called attention to the misalignment of the dedicated streets lying
west of Third Street and moved that the city manager and city .1 torney take the
steps so that the various avenues shall extend in a straight line to the western
12.
November 4th,1919.
Nr. Latham called attention to the request that had been made for the
opening of Eagle Avenue, between the Southern Pacific Company's tracks and Web Cr
Street. City Manager Hewes, stated. that the matter had been discussed in the
last meeting of the city planning commission and the recommendation made that the
property owners who would be charged for the purpose of this property present
a petition requesting the opening before any action be taken by the council. Mr.
Latham moved that the Alameda Improvement Club be so notified, seconded by Mr.
Probst and carried.
Claims against the General Fund amounting to 0458.16; against the Police
Fund amounting to 061.35; against the Fire Fund amounting to 075.63; against the
Street Fund amounting to 03598.60; against the Health Fund amounting to 062.64;
against the Recreation Fund amounting to 0103.61; against the Store Fund amount-
ing to 047.50; against the Fire Pension and Relief Fund amounting to 032.90;
against the Relief Fund amounting to 068.50 and against the Electric Light Fund
amounting to 06809.19 having been approved and audited by the proper officials
were listed by the clerk as follows:
Carlisle & Co., A.
Croll, F. J.
East Bay Water Co.
Electric Blue Print Co.
Gardner, U. S.
Hewes, Charles E.
If 1 City Manager
Hickok, C. E.
Otis, Frank
If TV
Pacific-Gas & Electric Co.
Steinbacher, Frank E.
Times Star Co.
Waddell Lumber Co.
Bay Station Bakery
Hicks, Grant
Lincoln Auto & Cycle Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & ELectric Co.
American La France Fire Engine Co.
Bertolino, Columbia Auto Works
East Bay Water Co.
Eberly's Pharmacy
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Mazzini, L.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Times Star
Vosburgh, L. W.
Waddell Dumber Co.
Labor
Comstock Co., The
KopperudA.H.
n IV IV
Lietz Co., The A.
Morton, J. W.
Powell Bros. Construction Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Evening Times Star
Irnpl-m-roon T,
GENERAL FUND.
Record sheets
Auto upkeep
Water
Block book
Supplies
Auto upkeep
Expenses, Convention
Expenses, Convention
Mayor's Allowance
Expenses, Convention
City Hall -gas
Painting.
Printing
Advertising
Sash doors
Total -
POLICE FUND.
Bread for pound.
Auto upkeep
Supplies
Repairs, etc.
Gas for city pound
F IRE FUND.
STR
Total -
Express charges
Repairing radiator
Water
Iodine
Cotton waste
Nails
Recharging batteries
Gas
Advertising
Oiler
Supplies
ET FUND.
Brooms
Oil
TV
Paper
Carfare
Rock, etc.
Material
Printing
R111-111inQ.
To ta
55.75
25.00
19.71
28.05
14.45
25.00
55.95
60.05
50.00
58.70
4.60
5.00
47.12
2.78
6.00
458.16
1.50
35.00
2.00
22.65
.20
61.35
.47
5.00
15.15
1.00
18.50
.25
1.00
13.20
3.78
.50
16.78
75.63
77.00
34.25
475.58
71.65
13.82
.40
112.40
34.16
13.34
p.r)
20
November 4th, 1919.
Carpenter, Dr. T.
Cutter Laboratory
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Encinal Ice Co.
Godfrey, Matilda
Hewes, Charles E.City Manager
Parisian Laundry
Wilkens, J. H.
Anderson, Mrs.
Cohen, Emilie
Crane Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Orr, Samuel
Pacific Gas & Electric CO.
Powell Bros. Construction Co.
Spalding & Bros., A. G.
Union Oil Co.
TT TT TV
TT TT fl
Scrafford, Earl (Deceased)
Orr, Samuel
Varachi, Edward()
Western Dairy Co.
HEALTH FUND.
Auto upkeep
Vaccine
Ammonia
Ice
Labor
Membership fee, Amer.Public Health Assn.
Laundry
Towels
Total -
RECREATION FUND.
Services
/T
Gate valves
Water
Labor
Gas
Lime
Athletic goods
Total
STORE FUND.
Gasoline
Distillate
IT
Total -
SION AND RELIEF FUND.
Pension
RELIEF FUND.
Labor in parks
TT TT TV
Milk
ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND.
Alameda Cyclery & Vulcanizing Works
Alameda Steam Laundry Association
Board of Public Utilities
California State Auto. Association
Citizens Bank
Durkee, J. A.
East Bay Water Co.
Eberly's Quality Pharmacy
Ford, N. O.
General Electric Co.
IT TV TV
Gilson, Rosse M.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
TT TV IT IT
Glidden Co., The
Great Western Power Co
Harrison Co., H. O.
Linde Air Products Co.
Mail Advertising Co.
Marshall Newell Supply Co.
Martell Tire Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Metal Works
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Col
Payot, Stratford & Kerr
Powell Bros. Construction Co.
Reno Co., L. G.
Roeblihgs Sons Co„ John A.
Standard Oil Co.
IT IT it
Tt-
Vosburgh, L. W.
Waddell Lumber Co.
Weaver-Wells Co.
Weinstock-Nichols Co.
IT TT TV
IT TT TV
Western Heavy Iron & Hardware Co.
Westinghouse E. & M. Co.
Young Supply Co. R. S.
Total -
Repairs
Towel service
Incidentals for Oct. 1919
Premium
Rent
Foot rest recovered.
Water
Sulphuric Acid.
Printing
Supplies
Transformers
Supplies
TV
Paint
Supplies
Valves
Oxygen
Stencils
Supplies
Supplies and repairs
Gas
Solder
Phones
Files
2nd payment on contract,
Supplies
Copper wire
Drayage
Gas
Oil
Supplies
IT
TV
IT
TT
TV
Bolts
Supplies
Total -
35.00
1.20
.75
3.77
10.15
5.05
2.05
4.67
62.64
2.50
16.04
1.35
19.50
4.20
4.90
56.29
03.61
20.50
13.50
13.50
47.50
32.90
6 19.50
32.50
16.05
68.05
6.00
1.00
81.31
8.50
40.00
2.50
5.50
1.50
59.40
612.09
3750.00
6.76
245.03
46.38
31.85
45.33
2.30
1.92
17.36
31.74
125.68
.80
34,30
18.98
4.41
619.00
2.10
405.66
2.50
75.86
3.75
18.65
3.00
29.15
19.47
1.47
12.63
.28
40551
29.52
--0 6809.19
Er. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Probst and on